Origin
Willard, OH
Evening in Willard on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willard, OH to Akron, OH
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willard, OH
Nathan Marcam
Trip Overview
Traveling from Willard to Akron is a straightforward 69.5-mile journey across the Ohio landscape. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable trip for a single day. Since the drive is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries. Plan for a modest fuel budget of around $10 to complete the transit. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this route offers a practical connection between these two Midwestern locations.
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
34.8 miles from Willard, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend roughly 44% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with more localized roads. Be prepared for a significant 36.1-mile stretch along Conwell Avenue, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. As you transition from the initial segments onto US 224 and eventually the Innerbelt, the road character shifts from rural-leaning paths to the more urban environment of Akron. It is a functional drive that requires steady attention as the road type changes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Conwell Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.7 miles in near US 224.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 36.7 miles (US 224): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
36.7 mi into trip
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~51m in
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US 224
Take the exit onto US 224
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
63.9 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
65.8 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
8
67 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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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
4
69.2 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Conwell Avenue | 36.1 mi | 50m |
| US 224 | 27.2 mi | 33m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 76 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Tiffin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Conwell Avenue
— 36.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willard, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 103
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tiffin Street
2
Turn right onto SR 99
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conwell Avenue
3
Continue on US 224
35 mi
·
48 min
·
Conwell Avenue
4
Take the exit onto US 224
27 mi
·
33 min
·
US 224
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
9
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
10
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a quick 1-hour and 32-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are zero scheduled stops in the route data, you should handle your fueling and rest needs before you hit the road to maintain a smooth pace. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between Conwell Avenue and the Innerbelt, as the change in road types can sometimes catch drivers off guard. Using the $10 fuel estimate as a baseline will help you budget effectively for the round trip. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on arriving in Akron without the stress of a long-haul commute.
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 34.8 miles from Willard, OH, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 69.5 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 48m 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 18m
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 Willard, 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 Willard, OH
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Willard, 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.
The longest stretch is on Conwell Avenue for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Willard, OH · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Willard, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$10.39 one way
$20.79 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $11.61 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.79 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Evening in Akron on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
71°F
Amherst, OH
35 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
19 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
1h 32m 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 Willard, OH to Akron, OH covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Conwell Avenue, US 224, Innerbelt. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 miles from Willard, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.39 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 69.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 36.7 miles (US 224): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Willard, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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