Trip from Lima, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

187.4 mi

302 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 24m ★

6 AM

3h 37m

8 AM

4h 2m

10 AM

3h 46m

12 PM

3h 43m

3 PM

3h 47m

5 PM

4h 1m

8 PM

3h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Lima to Akron covers 187.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 36 minutes, making it a straightforward journey across the Midwest. Since the entire trip stays within Ohio, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $28 for fuel to make the trek. You will primarily navigate via I-77, SR 7, and US 50 to reach your destination. This route is ideal for travelers who prefer a direct, highway-focused experience rather than a winding scenic detour.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

93.7 miles from Lima, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

With 95% of the trip spent on highways, this drive is defined by a consistent, efficient pace. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major roads, including a significant 136.8-mile stretch along I-77 that allows for steady cruising. The experience is undeniably highway-focused, prioritizing speed and connectivity over local road exploration. While the character of the road remains largely uniform, the transition across these major arteries keeps the drive moving forward predictably. Expect a straightforward, no-nonsense journey that gets you from Lima to Akron as reliably as possible.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near SR 7.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 187.4 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 11.9 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

11.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 7

Turn left onto SR 7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

37.5 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

37.7 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg

49.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 77; WV 2

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

185.9 mi into trip | ~3h 32m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lima, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Beverly along the way.

Beverly

37.5 mi in | ~48m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	136.8 mi	2h 30m
SR 7	31.8 mi	38m
US 50	6.7 mi	8m
Corridor D	4.7 mi	5m
OH State Route 124	3.2 mi	4m
New Lima Road	1.3 mi	3m
Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
East Mill Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 136.8 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on C-3

1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road

Continue on C-3

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on SR 124

3.2 mi · 4 min · OH State Route 124

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7; SR 124

5.8 mi · 7 min · SR 7; SR 124

Take the exit onto SR 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · SR 7

Toward SR 7 North: Belpre

Turn left onto SR 7

25 mi · 28 min · SR 7

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 50; SR 7; SR 32

Take the exit onto US 50

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 50

Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

6.5 mi · 8 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

Turn left

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

137 mi · 2 hr 30 min · I 77; WV 2

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 1A Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Fountain Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Fountain Street

Turn left onto SR 18

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Market Street

Turn left onto South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

162 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 36 minute duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility for your departure time. You should plan for one scheduled stop to break up the long 136.8-mile stretch on I-77, ensuring you stay alert behind the wheel. Since highway driving can be taxing, keep a close watch on your fuel levels even with the estimated $28 cost to avoid any mid-trip stress. Because the route is relatively short, you have the advantage of completing the journey in one push if you prefer. Try to check real-time traffic reports for the I-77 portion before you head out to ensure your travel time stays close to the projected duration.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 93.7 miles from Lima, OH, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93.7 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 57m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lima, 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 Lima, OH

This is one driving day of about 187.4 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lima, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 136.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 93.7 mi from Lima, OH · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

94 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.7 miles from Lima, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.8 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.03 one way

$56.06 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$31.30	$62.59
premium	$4.79	$35.34	$70.68
diesel	$5.64	$41.63	$83.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.2	$19.68	$9.00
Efficient EV	46.9	$16.40	$7.50
EV Truck/SUV	75	$26.24	$11.99

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lima, OH

Night in Lima on Sunday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Night in Akron on Sunday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

94 mi in

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

13 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

3h 36m 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 Lima, OH to Akron, OH covers 187.4 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, SR 7, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 93.7 miles from Lima, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Lima, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Beverly along the way.

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