Woodville, OH to Akron, OH is 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m via Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically within Ohio, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, so expect efficient travel. With a recommended one-day duration and a modest fuel cost, this route is straightforward for anyone needing to get between these two points without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.9 miles from Woodville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
98.1 mi
1h 45m
Akron Expressway
12 mi
14m
West Main Street
3.9 mi
5m
SR 51
2.2 mi
3m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Forge Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Goodkirk Street
0.2 mi
<1m
South Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 98.1 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodville, OH and Akron, OH.
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Start on US 20; SR 105
3.9 mi·5 min·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 51
2.2 mi·3 min·SR 51
3
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
5
Merge onto I 80; I 90
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Ohio Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
29 mi·31 min·Ohio Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 180Toward SR 8: AkronUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: AkronUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto SR 8
12 mi·14 min·Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 1BToward SR 59: Perkins StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft·10 sec·Goodkirk Street
14
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Goodkirk Street
15
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
17
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over two hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any potential rush hour traffic and arrive in Akron with ample time. The longest stretch is on the Ohio Turnpike, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. While there are no specific stops recommended in the data, you'll find plenty of service areas along the Ohio Turnpike if needed for a break or fuel before reaching Akron.
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 59.9 miles from Woodville, OH, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.1 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m
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 Woodville, 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 Woodville, OH
This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Woodville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 98.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 105.1 and 118.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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105.1 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
105.5 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
106 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
7
118.4 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
6
118.8 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.58 one way
$37.15 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$20.62
$41.24
premium
$4.91
$23.13
$46.27
diesel
$5.61
$26.43
$52.86
Estimated Tolls: $4.90
Ohio Turnpike
(98.1 mi)$4.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.9
0
$12.57
$5.75
Efficient EV
29.9
0
$10.47
$4.79
EV Truck/SUV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Woodville, OH
Afternoon
in Woodville on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Afternoon
in Akron on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph86% chanceLive forecast
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
32 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
2h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 103.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 98.1 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, allowing for consistent speed and minimal distractions. While the majority is high-speed highway, the final approach into Akron may involve more local road segments like West Main Street. The character is predominantly efficient travel, designed for covering ground quickly rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.1 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 105.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 119.7 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 105.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 119.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.1 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.90 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Akron, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 105.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, OH before heading back.
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.
