Origin
McArthur, OH
Evening in McArthur on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McArthur, OH to Akron, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
181.5 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from McArthur, OH to Akron, OH covers 181.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, North Market Street, South Mulberry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.17 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
90.8 miles from McArthur, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 181.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from McArthur, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McArthur, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| North Market Street | — | — |
| South Mulberry Street | — | — |
| East Hunter Street | — | — |
| Zanesville Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| State Route 668 | — | — |
| South Market Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McArthur, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Market Street
23 mi
·
33 min
·
North Market Street
4
Continue on South Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mulberry Street
5
Turn right onto East Hunter Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Hunter Street
6
Turn left onto Zanesville Avenue
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Zanesville Avenue
7
Turn left
10 mi
·
18 min
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto State Route 668
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 668
10
Continue on South Market Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
17 mi
·
25 min
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on South Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Maysville Avenue
14
Continue on Putnam Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Putnam Avenue
15
Continue on South 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 6th Street
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto Underwood Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Underwood Street
18
Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 70 East: Wheeling
19
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North: Cleveland
21
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
23
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fountain Street
24
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
25
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Market Street
26
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
27
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
29
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
30
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bowery Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 90.8 miles from McArthur, OH, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
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 40 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
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 McArthur, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McArthur, OH
This is one driving day of about 181.5 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from McArthur, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.8 mi from McArthur, OH · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.8 miles from McArthur, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Akron, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.17 one way
$56.34 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| premium | $4.91 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.07 | $80.15 |
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: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.06 | $8.71 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.41 | $11.62 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Evening in Akron on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Geneva, OH
91 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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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 McArthur, OH to Akron, OH covers 181.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North Market Street, South Mulberry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.8 miles from McArthur, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.17 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.
The drive from McArthur, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McArthur, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McArthur, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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