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Trip from Akron, OH to Doylestown, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Doylestown, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Akron to Doylestown, you will find this 16.9-mile trip to be a highly efficient journey. The drive typically takes about 25 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Kenmore Expressway, SR 21, and the Innerbelt to complete the transit. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be more than enough to cover the distance given the short mileage. Because both cities are located within the Midwest region of Ohio, the transition between them is seamless and straightforward. This route is perfect if you need a reliable, no-fuss connection between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kenmore Expressway 7.3 mi 10m
SR 21 3.1 mi 3m
Innerbelt 1.8 mi 2m
SR 585 1.8 mi 2m
I 76 1 mi 1m
Gates Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Bowery Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Center Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kenmore Expressway — 7.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Doylestown, 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

1.8 mi · 2 min · SR 585
11

Turn left onto Gates Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gates Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto North Portage Street

415 ft · 13 sec · North Portage Street
13

Turn right onto West Marion Street

65 ft · 2 sec · West Marion Street
14

Arrive at destination

West Marion Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 16.9 — 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
16.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | West Marion Street

Turn right onto West Marion Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.62 one way

$5.25 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.91 $5.82
premium $4.91 $3.27 $6.53
diesel $5.61 $3.73 $7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 14, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 12 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:48PM EDT until April 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Doylestown, OH

Late night in Doylestown on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

31 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 77% of this drive takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend your time navigating a mix of urban expressway connectivity and regional highway driving. The longest single stretch you will encounter is a 7.3-mile segment on the Kenmore Expressway, which allows for consistent speeds before you transition onto other roads. While the drive is relatively brief, the character of the road is functional and designed for speed rather than leisure. You should prepare for a straightforward commute that prioritizes directness over scenic winding, keeping you focused on the road as you transition between the highway segments.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Kenmore Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kenmore Expressway and SR 21. 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 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.

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 25m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Kenmore Expressway. 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 Doylestown, 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 — 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 Doylestown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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