This 179.7-mile drive from Pomeroy, OH to Akron, OH can easily be completed in a single day, with an estimated travel time of 3 hours and 26 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-77, making it a highway-focused experience through the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $28, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll encounter one main stop along the way, but the majority of your journey will be on the interstate. This is a straightforward drive, ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio cities.
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
89.8 miles from Pomeroy, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 179.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect an 80% highway-focused drive for the most part, with I-77 dominating your route. The longest uninterrupted stretch clocks in at 136.8 miles on I-77, meaning you'll have extended periods of consistent cruising. While mostly interstate, there are segments on Chester Road and US 50 that offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster highway. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently, with opportunities for quicker travel on the main thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 179.7 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: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (SR 733 / Chester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|SR 733 / Chester Road
Turn right onto SR 733 / Chester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29.7 mi into trip|~37m 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
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29.9 mi into trip|~38m 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
8
178.1 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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 Pomeroy, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Beverly along the way.
Beverly
29.7 mi in|~37m|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
East Main Street
1.6 mi
2m
SR 7
1 mi
1m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
Fountain Street
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 Pomeroy, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
15 ft·3 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
238 ft·17 sec·Court Street
3
Turn left onto SR 833
1.6 mi·2 min·East Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 124; SR 833
0.2 mi·27 sec·Nye Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 733
27 mi·32 min·Chester Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi·5 min·Corridor D
10
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
11
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
137 mi·2 hr 30 min·I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward Carroll Street, Buchtel AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Fountain Street
15
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Market Street
16
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·South Forge Street
17
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
18
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
19
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
20
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
21
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 26 minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. You'll want to plan for at least one stop, perhaps around the halfway point or where you anticipate needing a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $28, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before setting off. Since the longest stretch on I-77 is substantial, keep an eye on your fuel gauge and plan your refueling accordingly, especially if you're driving an older vehicle with less predictable mileage.
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 89.8 miles from Pomeroy, OH, or about 1h 45m 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.8 miles or 1h 45m 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 48m
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 Pomeroy, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Pomeroy, OH
This is one driving day of about 179.7 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Pomeroy, 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 89.8 mi from Pomeroy, OH
· 1h 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 89.8 miles from Pomeroy, 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.
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 179.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.89 one way
$55.78 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$30.95
$61.90
premium
$4.91
$34.73
$69.46
diesel
$5.61
$39.68
$79.35
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: 62.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.9
0
$18.87
$8.63
Efficient EV
44.9
0
$15.72
$7.19
EV Truck/SUV
71.9
0
$25.16
$11.50
Gas CO2
63 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 14, 2026
Origin
Pomeroy, OH
Afternoon
in Pomeroy on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Afternoon
in Akron on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
SW 12 mph13% chanceLive forecast
48°F
East Union, OH
90 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
12 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 26m 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 Pomeroy, OH to Akron, OH covers 179.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m 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 89.8 miles from Pomeroy, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.89 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.7 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: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (SR 733 / Chester Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pomeroy, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Beverly along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
