Akron, IA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Akron, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 320 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Akron, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
394.2 mi
Davenport, IA
Quickest Drive
44m
Sioux City, IA
Plan Around Akron, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Akron, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Akron, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Akron, IA
Driving from Akron, IA
The typical drive from Akron, IA covers about 320 miles and takes around 6h 11m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 394 miles (7h 26m), while the shortest is just 274 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Akron, IA are Davenport, IA (394.2 mi, 7h 26m), Cedar Rapids, IA (292.1 mi, 5h 50m), and Indiana, IA (274.3 mi, 5h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 320-mile trip from Akron, IA, budget about $48 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Akron, IA and 3 routes heading into Akron, IA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 274 to 394 miles.
The longest mapped route from Akron, IA covers 394 miles and takes approximately 7h 26m. Shorter options start at just 274 miles.
The average route from Akron, IA runs about 320 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 320-mile trip from Akron, IA costs roughly $48 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Akron, IA include Davenport, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA and Indiana, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Akron, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,660
Median Income
$59,706
Median Home Value
$145,300
Median Age
42.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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