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Trip from Green Creek, OH to Akron, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

104.3 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Green Creek, OH, OH

Green Creek, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Green Creek to Akron, expect a straightforward journey covering 104.3 miles. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes, making it an easy candidate for a single-day excursion. You will rely heavily on the Ohio Turnpike, US 20, and the Akron Expressway to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, the trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Because the entire route stays within the Midwest, you will experience consistent regional landscapes throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient transit between these two Ohio locations that requires no overnight stops.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

52.1 miles from Green Creek, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your time spent on high-speed routes. You can settle in for a steady pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 69.6 miles along the Ohio Turnpike. Expect a functional, efficient experience rather than a winding backroad adventure. Once you transition from the Turnpike onto the local highway infrastructure, the character of the drive shifts slightly as you head toward the Akron Expressway. You will spend the vast majority of your two hours behind the wheel maintaining highway speeds, making it a predictable and reliable trip for those who prefer consistent driving conditions.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 69.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and US 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 19.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 104.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 19): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 89.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 19

At end of road, turn right onto SR 19

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
89.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 180 Toward SR 8: Akron
8
90.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
90.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward SR 8 South: Akron
7
103 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward SR 59: Perkins Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 69.6 mi 1h 14m
US 20 12.6 mi 18m
Akron Expressway 12 mi 14m
SR 4 4.3 mi 5m
SR 113 2.1 mi 3m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
North Forge Street 0.3 mi <1m
Goodkirk Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 69.6 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Creek, OH and Akron, OH.

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 48 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 19

473 ft · 15 sec · SR 19
3

Turn right onto US 20

13 mi · 18 min · US 20
4

Turn left onto SR 113

2.1 mi · 3 min · SR 113
5

Turn left onto SR 4

4.3 mi · 5 min · SR 4
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
8

Merge onto I 80; I 90

31 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

9.2 mi · 9 min · Ohio Turnpike
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 180 Toward SR 8: Akron Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Merge onto SR 8

12 mi · 14 min · Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 1B Toward SR 59: Perkins Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street

332 ft · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street
17

Continue on Goodkirk Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street
18

Turn right onto North Forge Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street
20

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

162 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
21

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street
22

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
23

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

Given the manageable duration of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the trip is short and requires no planned stops, you can easily avoid peak traffic by timing your exit from Green Creek to miss local rush hours. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the Turnpike to maintain your momentum. Because this route is dominated by fast-moving highways, stay alert for changing speed limits as you transition onto the Akron Expressway. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage, allowing you to reach Akron quickly and maximize your time once you arrive.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.1 miles from Green Creek, OH, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.1 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Green Creek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Green Creek, OH

This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Green Creek, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 69.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.1 mi from Green Creek, OH · 1h 5m into the drive

city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Olmsted, OH

52 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bellevue, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lorain, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Green Creek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.6 miles.

Arriving in Akron, OH

The final approach into Akron, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Akron, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.19 one way

$32.37 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $17.97 $35.93
premium $4.91 $20.16 $40.32
diesel $5.61 $23.03 $46.06

Estimated Tolls: $3.48

Ohio Turnpike (69.6 mi) $3.48

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.95 $5.01
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.13 $4.17
EV Truck/SUV 41.7 0 $14.60 $6.68

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Green Creek, OH

Night in Green Creek on Wednesday

Local time

11:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Night in Akron on Wednesday

Local time

11:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 7m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Green Creek, OH to Akron, OH covers 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, US 20, Akron Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 miles from Green Creek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 104.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 19): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 89.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Green Creek, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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