Origin
Green Creek, OH
Night in Green Creek on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Creek, OH
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto SR 19
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Green Creek, OH and Akron, OH.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 19
Turn right onto US 20
Turn left onto SR 113
Turn left onto SR 4
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80; I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto SR 8
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
Continue on Goodkirk Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Continue on East Mill Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Green Creek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.6 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$16.19 one way
$32.37 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Green Creek on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Akron on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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