Trip from Middleport, OH to Akron, OH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 77, Chester Road, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 90.9 miles from Middleport, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

181.7 mi

292 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 19m ★

6 AM

3h 31m

8 AM

3h 56m

10 AM

3h 40m

12 PM

3h 37m

3 PM

3h 41m

5 PM

3h 55m

8 PM

3h 24m

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 Middleport, OH to Akron, OH covers 181.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, Chester Road, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.8 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.20 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

90.9 miles from Middleport, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 181.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 31m highway drive covering 181.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and Chester Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.8 miles on I 77.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Chester Road. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near SR 733 / Chester Road.

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 181.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 4 miles (SR 733 / Chester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

4 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 733 / Chester Road

Turn right onto SR 733 / Chester Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

31.8 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 50

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

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

Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

32 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg

43.4 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 77; WV 2

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

180.2 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Middleport, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Beverly along the way.

Beverly

31.8 mi in | ~42m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	136.8 mi	2h 30m
Chester Road	26.8 mi	32m
US 50	6.7 mi	8m
Corridor D	4.7 mi	5m
West Main Street	3.2 mi	6m
SR 7	1 mi	1m
East Mill Street	0.5 mi	1m
North 2nd Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 136.8 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mill Street

255 ft · 8 sec · Mill Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

263 ft · 13 sec · North 3rd Street

Turn right onto Race Street

292 ft · 18 sec · Race Street

Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue

0.4 mi · 59 sec · North 2nd Avenue

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 833

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

Turn left onto SR 124; SR 833

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Nye Avenue

Turn right onto SR 733

27 mi · 32 min · Chester Road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 50; SR 7; SR 32

Take the exit onto US 50

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 50

Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

6.5 mi · 8 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

Turn left

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

137 mi · 2 hr 30 min · I 77; WV 2

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 1A Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Fountain Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Fountain Street

Turn left onto SR 18

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Market Street

Turn left onto South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

162 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

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 90.9 miles from Middleport, OH, or about 1h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 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 40 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.9 miles or 1h 48m 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 52m

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 Middleport, 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 Middleport, OH

This is one driving day of about 181.7 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Middleport, 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 77 for about 136.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.9 mi from Middleport, OH · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Union, OH

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

Parkersburg, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeview, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.9 miles from Middleport, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.8 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.20 one way

$56.40 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$31.30	$62.59
premium	$4.91	$35.12	$70.23
diesel	$5.61	$40.12	$80.23

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: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.5	$19.08	$8.72
Efficient EV	45.4	$15.90	$7.27
EV Truck/SUV	72.7	$25.44	$11.63

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Middleport, OH

Morning in Middleport on Thursday

Local time

11:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Thursday

Local time

11:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

East Union, 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

10 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

3h 31m 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 Middleport, OH to Akron, OH covers 181.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, Chester Road, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.9 miles from Middleport, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.20 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.