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Trip from Mesopotamia, 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 14m

Distance

50.9 mi

82 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

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Downtown Mesopotamia, OH, OH

Mesopotamia, OH

Muhammad Nabeel

Trip Overview

This 50.9-mile drive from Mesopotamia to Akron, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes I-76, Ravenna Parkman Road, and Madison Road, offering a mixed driving experience. As both destinations are within the Midwest region of Ohio, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. This drive is ideal for those looking for a short, efficient transfer between locations without significant detours or complexity.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is predominantly mixed, with 47% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I-76, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 14.4 miles, which will likely offer a faster pace. As you transition to Ravenna Parkman Road and Madison Road, expect a change in road type, potentially offering a more local feel. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and potentially more varied conditions on the non-interstate portions, keeping the drive engaging without being overly challenging.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near SR 528 / Madison Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 5 miles (SR 528 / Madison Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SR 88 / McCall Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

4
5 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 528 / Madison Road

Turn left onto SR 528 / Madison Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 88 / McCall Road

Turn right onto SR 88 / McCall Road

Navigation decision point

7
48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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
49.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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
50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 76 14.4 mi 16m
Ravenna Parkman Road 9 mi 14m
Madison Road 6.4 mi 10m
State Route 88 6.2 mi 8m
Kinsman Road 5 mi 7m
SR 5 3.2 mi 3m
McCall Road 2.1 mi 2m
Cleveland East Liverpool Road 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 76 — 14.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 87

5.0 mi · 7 min · Kinsman Road
2

Turn left onto SR 528

6.4 mi · 10 min · Madison Road
3

Continue on SR 88

171 ft · 5 sec · Nelson Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn right onto SR 88

2.1 mi · 2 min · McCall Road
5

Continue on SR 88

9.0 mi · 14 min · Ravenna Parkman Road
6

Keep slight left at fork onto State Route 88

6.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 88
7

Turn left onto SR 14; SR 44

1.9 mi · 2 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
9

Merge onto SR 5; SR 44

3.2 mi · 3 min · SR 5; SR 44
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 76 West
11

Merge onto I 76

14 mi · 16 min · I 76
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 23B Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto SR 8

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Akron Expressway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 1A Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn straight onto Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Continue on Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Fountain Street
17

Turn left onto SR 18

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Market Street
18

Turn left onto South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street
19

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street
20

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

162 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
21

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street
22

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
23

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.5 mi from Mesopotamia, OH · 40m into the drive

Downtown Charlestown, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlestown, OH

25 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

Hiram, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlestown, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Mesopotamia, 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

$7.90 one way

$15.80 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $8.77 $17.53
premium $4.91 $9.84 $19.67
diesel $5.61 $11.24 $22.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.3 0 $5.34 $2.44
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04
EV Truck/SUV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Mesopotamia, OH

Late night in Mesopotamia on Friday

Local time

4:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

W 3 mph 87% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:26PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:01PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Friday

Local time

4:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 2 to 6 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:26PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:01PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

48°F

Charlestown, OH

25 mi in

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

2 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 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mesopotamia, OH to Akron, OH covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 76, Ravenna Parkman Road, Madison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Mesopotamia, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.90 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 50.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 5 miles (SR 528 / Madison Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SR 88 / McCall Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Mesopotamia, 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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