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Trip from Macedonia, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

248.4 mi

400 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 42m ★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m

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

The drive from Macedonia, OH to Akron, OH covers 248.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 76, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.6 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

124.2 miles from Macedonia, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 248.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 170.6 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 170.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near SR 126.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 248.4 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 9.6 miles (SR 126): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

8
9.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 126

Take the ramp onto SR 126 toward US 27 South, SR 126 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 27 South, SR 126 East
8
30 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

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 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
8
123.1 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
9
224.7 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Towns Along This Route

Between Macedonia, OH and Akron, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon and Wheeling.

Columbus

30 mi in | ~43m

Lebanon

45.6 mi in | ~1h 2m

Wheeling

121.4 mi in | ~2h 32m | via I 71

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 170.6 mi 3h 6m
I 76 18.4 mi 22m
Circle Freeway 14.7 mi 16m
Northeast Expressway 14.2 mi 16m
Cincinnati Brookville Road 7 mi 12m
SR 126 5.3 mi 7m
SR 350 4.3 mi 8m
Innerbelt 2.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 170.6 mi, about 3h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Okeana–Drewsburg Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
2

Continue on Okeana–Drewersburg Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Okeana–Drewersburg Road
3

Turn straight onto SR 126

7.0 mi · 12 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road
4

Turn left onto SR 126; SR 128

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Cleves Road
5

Take the ramp onto SR 126

5.3 mi · 7 min · SR 126
Toward US 27 South, SR 126 East Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 275

15 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 71

14 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123
13

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
17

Merge onto I 71

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71
Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 49 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

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.
28

Continue on SR 59

406 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
29

Turn right onto West Center Street

459 ft · 19 sec · West Center Street
30

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Bowery Street
31

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

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 124.2 miles from Macedonia, OH, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.6 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.2 miles or 2h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 2m

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 Macedonia, 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 Macedonia, OH

This is one driving day of about 248.4 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macedonia, 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 71 for about 170.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.2 mi from Macedonia, OH · 2h 36m into the drive

Downtown Columbus, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

124 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.

Popular next leg

Columbus, OH to Akron, OH

125.6 mi · 2h 24m

Pacing Suggestions

Beavercreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.2 miles from Macedonia, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.6 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 68.5
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 248.4
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 60
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.15 one way

$74.30 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $41.48 $82.97
premium $4.79 $46.84 $93.69
diesel $5.64 $55.19 $110.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Loveland, OH

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Fairfield, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

West Chester Township, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Harpers Station (Cincinnati, OH)

Cincinnati, OH

Electrify America

10 DCFC

IKEA Store 175 (West Chester Township, OH)

West Chester Township, OH

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Brentwood Plaza

Cincinnati, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Meijer Fairfield #159

Fairfield, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Meijer West Chester, OH #147

West Chester, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 12 Non-Networked: 3 eVgo Network: 3 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 1 CHARGELAB: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.5 0 $26.08 $11.92
Efficient EV 62.1 0 $21.74 $9.94
EV Truck/SUV 99.4 1 $34.78 $15.90

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Macedonia, OH

Afternoon in Macedonia on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Afternoon in Akron on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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

4h 55m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Macedonia, OH to Akron, OH covers 248.4 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Circle Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.2 miles from Macedonia, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.15 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 248.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (SR 126): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Macedonia, OH and Akron, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon and Wheeling.

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