Trip from Toledo, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

140.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Toledo, OH to Akron, OH covers 140.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Collingwood Boulevard, Sunrise Avenue, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.48 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.2 miles from Toledo, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 140.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Collingwood Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Collingwood Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Sunrise Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 Unavailable Refreshing
SR 795 Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 East Unavailable Refreshing
Ohio Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Collingwood Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Bancroft Street

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Turn right onto Collingwood Boulevard

3

Turn slight right onto Sunrise Avenue

4

Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Dayton

5

Merge slight left

6

Continue on I 75

7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

10

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

11

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

13

Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

14

Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

16

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

17

Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

18

Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

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Continue on Goodkirk Street

20

Turn right onto North Forge Street

21

Continue on East Mill Street

22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

23

Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

24

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

25

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 70.2 miles from Toledo, OH, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.2 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m

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 Toledo, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Toledo, OH

This is one driving day of about 140.4 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Toledo, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Barberton, OH

70 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.2 mi from Toledo, OH

Barberton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barberton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.2 miles from Toledo, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
regular $3.71 $20.48 $40.96
midgrade $4.24 $23.45 $46.90
premium $4.79 $26.48 $52.95
diesel $4.30 $23.79 $47.58

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Toledo, OH to Akron, OH covers 140.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Collingwood Boulevard, Sunrise Avenue, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.2 miles from Toledo, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.48 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.

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