Origin
Troy, OH
Night in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, OH to Akron, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
186.8 mi
301 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, OH
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Trip Overview
This 186.8-mile drive from Troy, Ohio, to Akron, Ohio, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes. Your journey will primarily utilize interstates, with I-71 and I-76 forming the backbone of the route, complemented by Delaware Avenue. With a highway share of 76%, expect a focused drive that's efficient for covering ground. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest excursion is around $29. This route is a straightforward option for getting between these two Ohio cities without requiring an overnight stop.
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
93.4 miles from Troy, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the mileage spent on interstates like I-71 and I-76. You'll experience a longest stretch of 78.1 miles on I-71, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While predominantly interstate, the inclusion of Delaware Avenue suggests a brief transition into more local, potentially slower-moving roads as you approach your destination. The overall character is one of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 186.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
25.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
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 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 334 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 334 East
8
162.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, 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.
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
163 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
8
184.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m 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
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 Troy, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
25.4 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 78.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 76 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Delaware Avenue | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| SR 41 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| SR 4 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Troy Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| State Route 4 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| West Sandusky Street | 5.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 78.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on I 75 Business; SR 41; SR 55
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue
116 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn slight right onto SR 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn straight onto SR 41
11 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 41
5
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 41
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Troy Road
6
Continue on SR 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Clark Street
7
Continue on SR 41
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Troy Road
8
Continue on SR 41
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
10
Merge onto US 68
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 68
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward SR 334 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 334
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 334
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 4
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mechanicsburg Road
15
Continue on SR 4
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 4
16
Continue on SR 4
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Sandusky Street
17
Turn slight left onto SR 4
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 4
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 4
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 36; SR 4
19
Take the exit onto US 36
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 36
Exit 93
Toward US 36 East: Delaware
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 36
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Delaware Avenue
21
Continue on US 36
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West William Street
22
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
23
Continue on US 36; SR 37
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 37 East
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
25
Merge onto I 71
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
33
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
34
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
35
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip covering 186.8 miles, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider an early start to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you near Akron. With an estimated duration of under four hours, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit opportunity is over 78 miles on I-71. The $29 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a buffer for unexpected needs.
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 93.4 miles from Troy, OH, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.1 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 41 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.4 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Troy, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Troy, OH
This is one driving day of about 186.8 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Troy, 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 71 for about 78.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.4 mi from Troy, OH · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.4 miles from Troy, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.99 one way
$57.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $32.18 | $64.35 |
| premium | $4.91 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.24 | $82.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56 | 0 | $19.61 | $8.97 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.15 | $11.96 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Night in Akron on Wednesday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Ashley, OH
93 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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 43m 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 Troy, OH to Akron, OH covers 186.8 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Delaware Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.4 miles from Troy, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.99 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 186.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Troy, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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