Origin
Mecca, OH
Morning in Mecca on Friday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mecca, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Mecca, OH to Akron, OH covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warren Outer Belt, I 76, SR 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25 miles on Warren Outer Belt. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Mecca, OH to Akron, OH covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warren Outer Belt is the longest continuous segment at about 25 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near SR 5.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 8.8 miles (SR 5): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 5
Take the ramp onto SR 5 toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna
4
38 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 76 West
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Outer Belt | 25 mi | 32m |
| I 76 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| SR 5 | 8 mi | 12m |
| SR 46 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Warren Outer Belt
— 25 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mecca, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 46; SR 88
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
SR 46; SR 88
2
Continue on SR 46
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 46
3
Continue on SR 5
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 5
4
Take the ramp onto SR 5
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 5
Toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna
5
Merge onto SR 5; SR 82
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Warren Outer Belt
6
Turn slight left onto SR 5
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 76 West
8
Merge onto I 76
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 76
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 27.5 mi from Mecca, OH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Mecca, 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
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
10:52 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
11 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 15m 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 Mecca, OH to Akron, OH covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warren Outer Belt, I 76, SR 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Mecca, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.55 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 55.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 8.8 miles (SR 5): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mecca, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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