The drive from Oak Hill, OH to Akron, OH covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wooster Road, Akron Road, Danville-Jelloway Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on Wooster Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.50 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.
Midpoint
37 miles from Oak Hill, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 74.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 74.1 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.
Wooster Road is the longest continuous segment at about 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near SR 3; SR 60 / North Union Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 19.5 miles (SR 3; SR 60 / North Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.4 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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19.5 mi into trip|~32m in|SR 3; SR 60 / North Union Street
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 60 / North Union Street
Navigation decision point
7
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
6
68.4 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
70.3 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
8
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wooster Road
27.2 mi
31m
Akron Road
18.4 mi
25m
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.9 mi
10m
I 76
6.1 mi
7m
SR 21
2.8 mi
3m
Innerbelt
2.1 mi
2m
Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
2m
Millersburg Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Wooster Road
— 27.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Cavallo Road
84 ft·10 sec·Cavallo Road
2
Turn left onto Flat Run Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Flat Run Road
3
Turn left onto Boeshart Road
1.2 mi·4 min·Boeshart Road
4
Turn right onto US 62
1.4 mi·2 min·Millersburg Road
5
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·South Market Street
6
Continue on SR 205; SR 514
0.2 mi·26 sec·Danville-Jelloway Road
7
Continue on SR 205
6.7 mi·10 min·Danville-Jelloway Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 3
8.3 mi·10 min·Wooster Road
9
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 39
0.2 mi·18 sec·East Main Street
10
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 60
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Union Street
11
Turn right onto SR 3
0.2 mi·13 sec·East Washington Street
12
Turn straight onto SR 3
19 mi·21 min·Wooster Road
13
Turn right onto SR 302
0.5 mi·1 min·West Liberty Street
14
Turn left onto North Bever Street
0.4 mi·52 sec·North Bever Street
15
Turn right onto East Bowman Street
1.0 mi·1 min·East Bowman Street
16
Continue on Akron Road
2.9 mi·3 min·Akron Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 585
117 ft·1 sec·Akron Road
18
Continue on SR 585
2.0 mi·2 min·Akron Road
19
Continue on SR 585
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
20
Continue on SR 585
14 mi·18 min·Akron Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward SR 21 North: Cleveland
22
Merge onto SR 21
2.8 mi·3 min·SR 21
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: AkronUse the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 76; US 224
4.8 mi·6 min·I 76; US 224
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi·2 min·Innerbelt
Exit 21CToward SR 59 East: DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on SR 59
406 ft·13 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
29
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft·19 sec·West Center Street
30
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Bowery Street
31
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
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 37 miles from Oak Hill, OH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.2 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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 52m 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 30m
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 Oak Hill, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Hill, OH
This is one driving day of about 74.1 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Oak Hill, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Wooster Road for about 27.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Oak Hill, OH
· 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Oak Hill, 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.
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 74.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.50 one way
$23.00 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.76
$25.53
premium
$4.91
$14.32
$28.64
diesel
$5.61
$16.36
$32.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.2
0
$7.78
$3.56
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.48
$2.96
EV Truck/SUV
29.6
0
$10.37
$4.74
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Oak Hill, OH
Morning
in Oak Hill on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning
in Akron on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
SW 12 mph13% 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
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 45m 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 Oak Hill, OH to Akron, OH covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wooster Road, Akron Road, Danville-Jelloway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 miles from Oak Hill, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.50 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 74.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 19.5 miles (SR 3; SR 60 / North Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.4 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Hill, 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.
