Origin
Johnston, OH
Late night in Johnston on Friday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnston, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnston, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Johnston, OH to Akron, OH covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, State Route 11, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 65.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and State Route 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 36 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 36 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and State Route 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles (SR 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward SR 11 South
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 11 South
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 11 toward I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46B
Toward I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland
7
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Johnston, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
17.9 mi in
|
~21m
|
via SR 11
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 36 mi | 39m |
| State Route 11 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| I 80 | 5 mi | 5m |
| SR 11 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Warren Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 36 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnston, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 193
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Youngstown Kingsville Road
2
Turn left onto SR 5; SR 88
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Greenville Road Northeast
3
Turn slight left onto SR 5
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward SR 11 South
5
Merge onto SR 11
15 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 11
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 11
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 11
Exit 46B
Toward I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
8
Continue on I 76
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
14
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
15
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
16
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
17
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Johnston, OH · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Johnston, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Akron on Friday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
1h 17m 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 Johnston, OH to Akron, OH covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, State Route 11, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from Johnston, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.18 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles (SR 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Johnston, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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