Origin
Akron, OH
Evening in Akron on Sunday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Clark, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clark, OH
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Akron to Clark is 63.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via SR 585, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and OH state, making it a straightforward trip. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, so it's a good option for a quick drive without extensive planning. The relatively low fuel cost and short duration mean you can easily fit this into your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.7 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 585 | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| Millersburg Road | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| South Washington Street | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Vermillion Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| SR 21 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| SR 3 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Akron Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
SR 585
— 16.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Clark, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn straight onto SR 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
5
Merge onto I 76; I 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76; I 77
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13A
Toward SR 21 South: Massillon
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 21
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 21
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward SR 585: Wooster
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SR 585
17 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 585
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 585
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Akron Road
12
Continue on SR 585
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Akron Road
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
14
Merge onto SR 3; SR 83
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 3; SR 83
15
Take the exit onto SR 83
247 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 83
16
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
17
Turn left onto SR 83
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Millersburg Road
18
Continue on SR 83
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Vermillion Street
19
Continue on SR 83
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Clay Street
20
Continue on US 62; SR 83
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
South Washington Street
21
Turn right onto County Road 19A
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 19A
22
Arrive at destination
County Road 19A
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 32 minute duration, this drive is best tackled on a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Akron to avoid potential midday traffic, especially on SR 585. With only 63.4 miles, you have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops if needed, though none are officially noted on this route. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart, as larger service areas might be sparse once you leave the main highway.
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 31.7 miles from Akron, OH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clark, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Akron, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Akron, OH
This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Akron, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 585 for about 16.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 59 / Rand Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 21 South: Massillon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward SR 21 South: Massillon
6
14 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 585: Wooster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 585: Wooster
5
33.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.84 one way
$19.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
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: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Clark, OH
Evening in Clark on Sunday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
14 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a mixed drive, with 49% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 16.6-mile stretch on SR 585 before transitioning to surface roads like Millersburg Road and South Washington Street. Expect merging and exiting traffic as you navigate this section. The shift from highway to local roads means you'll notice a change in speed and traffic patterns.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on SR 585.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Akron, OH
Full guide →Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on SR 585. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Clark, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clark, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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