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4h 30m
Distance
235.8 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
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Union City, OH
Matt Fitz Gibaud
The drive from Union City, OH to Akron, OH covers 235.8 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, I 70, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.9 miles from Union City, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
This is a 4h 30m highway drive covering 235.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.5 miles on I 71.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,212 ft
Total Descent
1,359 ft
Highest Point
1,344 ft
~157.2 mi in
Elevation Range
617 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 107.1 miles in near I 670.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 235.8 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 107.1 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.5 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Union City, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 99.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 70 | 70.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| I 76 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Dayton Road | 17 mi | 19m |
| East Main Street | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| South Dayton Greenville Pike | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| I 670 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, OH and Akron, OH.
Start on SR 47
Turn left onto North State Line Street
Turn left onto SR 571
Continue on SR 49; SR 571
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 571
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49; SR 118; SR 571
Enter roundabout onto South Broadway
Continue on South Broadway
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 121
Turn left onto SR 49
Continue on SR 49
Continue on SR 49
Continue on SR 49
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 71
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; US 224
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
Continue on SR 59
Turn right onto West Center Street
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.9 miles or 2h 17m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Union City, 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 Union City, OH
This is one driving day of about 235.8 miles and 4h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.9 mi from Union City, OH · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 117.9 miles from Union City, 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 99.5 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$35.27 one way
$70.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $39.38 | $78.76 |
| premium | $4.79 | $44.47 | $88.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.39 | $104.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.76 | $11.32 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.63 | $9.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.3 | 1 | $33.01 | $15.09 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Union City on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Akron on Sunday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
Along the Route
56°F
Ada, OH
118 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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