Trip from Lima, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

3h

Distance

188.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lima, OH to Akron, OH covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, State Route 124, SR 7 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

94.2 miles from Lima, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 188.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

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

Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Route 124	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 7 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
SR 7	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 50	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 50 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Corridor D	Unavailable	Refreshing
Carroll Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on New Lima Road

2

Continue on Main Street

3

Continue on OH State Route 124

4

At the end of the road, turn left

5

Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

6

Turn left

7

Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

8

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

9

Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

10

Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

11

Turn left

12

Merge slight left

13

Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

14

Turn straight onto Fountain Street

15

Continue on Fountain Street

16

Turn left onto East Market Street

17

Turn left onto South Forge Street

18

Continue on East Mill Street

19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

20

Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

21

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

22

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 94.2 miles from Lima, OH, or about 1h 30m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m

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 Lima, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lima, OH

This is one driving day of about 188.5 miles and 3h.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.2 mi from Lima, OH

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 94.2 miles from Lima, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.71	$27.50	$54.99
midgrade	$4.24	$31.48	$62.96
premium	$4.79	$35.55	$71.10
diesel	$4.30	$31.94	$63.88

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lima, OH to Akron, OH covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, State Route 124, SR 7 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 94.2 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 $27.50 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.