Trip from Xenia, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

188.2 mi

303 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 19m ★

6 AM

3h 32m

8 AM

3h 56m

10 AM

3h 40m

12 PM

3h 38m

3 PM

3h 42m

5 PM

3h 55m

8 PM

3h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Xenia, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

Connecting Xenia to Akron, this 188.2-mile journey takes you across the Ohio heartland in approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes. Because it is a straightforward trip, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $28 on fuel, making this an economical option for travel within the Midwest. You will rely primarily on I-71, I-70, and I-76 to navigate between these two points. It is a practical route for those prioritizing efficiency and speed over backroads, serving as a reliable link between the regions of Ohio.

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

94.1 miles from Xenia, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient experience, as 95% of your travel takes place on major interstates. The route is defined by a highway-focused profile, providing a consistent pace that keeps you moving toward your destination. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 99.5 miles while navigating I-71, which allows for steady cruising. Because the vast majority of the drive is on controlled-access highways, you can anticipate a streamlined and predictable time behind the wheel. The road transitions smoothly between the interstates, ensuring you remain on high-speed thoroughfares for nearly the entire duration of the trip.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 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 99.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 59.5 miles in near I 670.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 188.2 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 59.5 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.8 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 670

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport

63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | North Innerbelt

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

164.2 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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

164.4 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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

185.7 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Xenia, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

Cleveland

63.8 mi in | ~1h 11m | via North Innerbelt

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	99.5 mi	1h 47m
I 70	43.2 mi	46m
I 76	18.4 mi	22m
US 68	11.9 mi	13m
I 670	4.3 mi	5m
North Detroit Street	3.8 mi	4m
Innerbelt	2.1 mi	2m
Kenmore Expressway	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 99.5 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Xenia, OH and Akron, OH.

Start on US 42; US 35 Business

92 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto US 68

3.8 mi · 4 min · North Detroit Street

Keep slight right at fork

97 ft · 1 sec

Merge onto US 68

12 mi · 13 min · US 68

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 70

43 mi · 46 min · I 70

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670

Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Innerbelt

Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.

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.

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

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.

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.

Continue on SR 59

406 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Turn right onto West Center Street

459 ft · 19 sec · West Center Street

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Bowery Street

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 3.5-hour duration and keep your focus sharp. Given the $28 fuel estimate, it is wise to check your vehicle's range before you leave Xenia to ensure you can reach your destination comfortably. Because you are spending almost the entire trip on interstates, monitor traffic reports on I-71 and I-76 before heading out to bypass any potential congestion. Taking advantage of that single planned stop will make the transition between the highway stretches feel much more manageable.

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 94.1 miles from Xenia, OH, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.1 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 50m

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 Xenia, 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 Xenia, OH

This is one driving day of about 188.2 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Xenia, 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 99.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.1 mi from Xenia, OH · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anderson, OH

94 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

Ada, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Anderson, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.1 miles from Xenia, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.5 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

$28.15 one way

$56.30 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$31.43	$62.86
premium	$4.79	$35.49	$70.98
diesel	$5.64	$41.81	$83.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.5	$19.76	$9.03
Efficient EV	47.1	$16.47	$7.53
EV Truck/SUV	75.3	$26.35	$12.04

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Xenia, OH

Night in Xenia on Sunday

Local time

9:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Night in Akron on Sunday

Local time

9:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live 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

15 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

3h 31m 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 Xenia, OH to Akron, OH covers 188.2 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 70, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 94.1 miles from Xenia, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.15 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.

On the drive from Xenia, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

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Trip from Xenia, OH to Akron, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Akron, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Xenia, OH

Akron, OH

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 31m on the road

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