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Akron, OH Road Trips

Akron, OH serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 60 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 68-mile quick runs to 242-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Akron, OH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Akron, OH

Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

246 mi

Cleves, OH

Quickest Drive

1h 25m

Harpersfield, OH

Plan Around Akron, OH

Trips from Akron, OH

Driving from Akron, OH

The typical drive from Akron, OH covers about 153 miles and takes around 3h 1m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 242 miles (4h 50m), while the shortest is just 68 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Akron, OH most often head toward Ironton, OH (242.1 mi, 4h 50m), Batavia, OH (236.9 mi, 4h 30m), Forestville, OH (235.6 mi, 4h 27m), Franklin Furnace, OH (229.3 mi, 4h 36m), and Union City, OH (226.8 mi, 4h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 153-mile trip from Akron, OH, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Akron, OH and 60 routes heading into Akron, OH, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 68 to 242 miles.

The longest mapped route from Akron, OH covers 242 miles and takes approximately 4h 50m. Shorter options start at just 68 miles.

The average route from Akron, OH runs about 153 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 153-mile trip from Akron, OH costs roughly $22 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, OH include Ironton, OH, Batavia, OH, Forestville, OH and Franklin Furnace, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Akron, OH by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

189,526

Median Income

$48,544

Median Home Value

$111,200

Median Age

37.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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