Milan, OH to Akron, OH is 79.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, and US 250, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a quick and efficient option for getting between these two points. Consider this route if you need a no-fuss journey with minimal time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Milan, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 79.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 95% of the journey taking place on them. You'll experience a highway-focused drive for the most part, characterized by the 61.5-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike. Expect smooth sailing and consistent speeds for the majority of your trip. The Akron Expressway and US 250 will also contribute to this high-speed environment as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 61.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.3 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 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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64.7 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
65.1 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
7
78 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
6
78.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
61.5 mi
1h 5m
Akron Expressway
12 mi
14m
US 250
2.1 mi
2m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Forge Street
0.3 mi
<1m
West Church Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Goodkirk Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 61.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 601
63 ft·8 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 113
0.2 mi·42 sec·West Church Street
3
Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113
2.1 mi·2 min·US 250; SR 13; SR 113
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto I 80; I 90
23 mi·24 min·Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
29 mi·31 min·Ohio Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 180Toward SR 8: AkronUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: AkronUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 8
12 mi·14 min·Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 1BToward SR 59: Perkins StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft·10 sec·Goodkirk Street
16
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Goodkirk Street
17
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
20
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
21
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour 32 minutes, this is a perfect same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about extensive stops, but it's always wise to be aware of fuel levels, especially since the longest stretch on the Ohio Turnpike is 61.5 miles. Planning to leave mid-morning can help you avoid potential rush hour traffic as you get closer to Akron. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on turnpike stretches.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from Milan, OH, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
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 Milan, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milan, OH
This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Milan, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 61.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.33
$3.81
Efficient EV
19.8
0
$6.94
$3.17
EV Truck/SUV
31.7
0
$11.10
$5.08
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Milan, OH
Morning
in Milan on Friday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning
in Akron on Friday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
NW 3 mph0% chanceLive 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
27 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 32m 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 Milan, OH to Akron, OH covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, US 250. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Milan, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.31 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 79.3 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 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Milan, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
