Origin
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Harpersfield, 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 25m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harpersfield, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Akron to Harpersfield, expect a manageable journey covering 69.6 miles. Plan for about 1 hour and 25 minutes of drive time, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street, East Mill Street, and South Union Street rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of only $10, it is a budget-friendly way to move across the Midwest. Since both towns are located within Ohio, you will remain in the same region for the duration of your trip. This route is straightforward, practical, and perfect for those who prefer local roads over highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 28.9 mi | 31m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 15 mi | 18m |
| Akron Expressway | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| I 271 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Harpersfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Buchtel Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 28.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Harpersfield, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Mill Street
4
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
5
Turn right onto South Union Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Union Street
6
Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Buchtel Avenue
7
Turn left onto Fountain Street
212 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fountain Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 8 North
9
Merge onto SR 8
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
11
Merge onto I 271
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 271
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Continue on I 271
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 90
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 218
Toward SR 534: Geneva
16
Turn right onto SR 534
526 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 534
17
Turn right
121 ft
·
3 sec
18
Continue on C-154
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harpersfield Road
19
Turn right onto SR 307
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
North River Road West
20
Arrive at destination
SR 307
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Mill Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.60 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Harpersfield, OH
Late night in Harpersfield on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
1h 25m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this 0% highway route keeps you engaged with frequent maneuvers through local streets. Because you are avoiding major high-speed corridors, you will experience a more intimate look at the regional landscape as you traverse the 69.6-mile distance. The character of the drive is defined by the constant transitions between South Main, East Mill, and South Union Streets. Be prepared for a technical drive that requires active navigation rather than just setting cruise control and relaxing.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Outerbelt East Freeway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 25m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.9 miles on I 90. 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 Harpersfield, 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harpersfield, 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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