Origin
Hough, OH
Afternoon in Hough on Thursday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hough, OH to Akron, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hough, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Hough, OH to Akron, OH covers 41.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Freeway, I 77, Innerbelt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on Willow Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 41.5 miles, with most of the trip on Willow Freeway and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.2 miles on Willow Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 79th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 79th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Hough Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 79th Street
Turn right onto East 79th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hough Avenue
Turn right onto Hough Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 77 / Willow Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 / Willow Freeway toward I 77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 South
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
38.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 27.2 mi | 33m |
| I 77 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Innerbelt | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Chester Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hough Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 71st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 27.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hough, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 79th Street
3
Turn right onto Hough Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hough Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 71st Street
5
Turn right onto US 322
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Chester Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 90
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Innerbelt
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Willow Freeway
Toward I 77 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
12
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
13
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Hough, OH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Hough, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Akron, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Akron, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.88 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Thursday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Hinckley, OH
21 mi in
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
10 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
55m 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 Hough, OH to Akron, OH covers 41.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Freeway, I 77, Innerbelt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Hough, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.44 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 79th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Hough Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 77 / Willow Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hough, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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