Origin
Stow, OH
Morning in Stow on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stow, 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
14m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stow, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Stow and Akron, Ohio, you are looking at a quick 8.1-mile journey that typically takes about 13 minutes. This local transit is well-suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an incredibly economical commute within the Midwest region. Since both cities are located in the same state and region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive. It is a straightforward trip that functions best as a simple, no-fuss connection between two neighboring communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via Kent Road, Front Street, and 2nd Street, keeping your focus on residential and commercial navigation rather than highway merging. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will remain on local roads for the duration of the 13-minute drive. There is no long-distance highway stretch to speak of, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Kent Road. This creates a stop-and-go environment that demands your attention at intersections and local turns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 7.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Goodkirk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West: Akron
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West: Akron
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Goodkirk Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Kent Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Forge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stow, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 91
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
Darrow Road
2
Turn right onto SR 59
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kent Road
3
Continue on SR 59
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
2nd Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West: Akron
6
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Akron Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
9
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
10
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
12
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 Stow, OH to Akron, OH covers 7.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Kent Road, East Mill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from Stow, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.21 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 7.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Goodkirk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Stow, 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.
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