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Trip from Akron, OH to Louisville, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Downtown Akron, OH, OH

Akron, OH

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city in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Louisville, OH

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Trip Overview

Akron to Louisville is 29.3 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Akron Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. It's a quick connection that's ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger Midwest adventure. You'll find it to be a straightforward drive, primarily on well-maintained roads, making it an easy option for most travelers.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Akron Expressway 18.7 mi 22m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast 4.3 mi 6m
Malone Parkway Northwest 1.7 mi 2m
California Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
West Main Street 1 mi 1m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
Goodkirk Street 0.4 mi 1m
Columbus Road Northeast 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Akron Expressway — 18.7 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Continue on South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street
6

Turn right onto SR 18

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Market Street
7

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward SR 8 South
9

Merge onto SR 8

19 mi · 22 min · Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 107B Toward US 62 East: Alliance Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on US 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · Malone Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
14

Continue on US 62

3.5 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15

Turn right onto California Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
16

Turn left onto SR 153

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
17

Turn right onto SR 44

120 ft · 2 sec · South Chapel Street
18

Arrive at destination

SR 44

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

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
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Goodkirk Street

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.5 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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward US 62 East: Alliance

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 107B Toward US 62 East: Alliance

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.50 one way

$9.00 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.08 $10.15
premium $4.98 $5.75 $11.49
diesel $5.60 $6.46 $12.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Friday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

SW 7 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:23PM EDT until September 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:24PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Louisville, OH

Morning in Louisville on Friday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

SW 7 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:23PM EDT until September 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:24PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

1 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

41m 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?

This route is mostly highway, with 70% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Akron Expressway, including one continuous stretch of 18.7 miles. After the main highway sections, expect to transition to surface streets as you approach Louisville. The prevalence of highway driving suggests a relatively smooth experience with fewer intersections until the end.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Akron Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Atlantic Boulevard Northeast. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 29.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,182 ft 960 ft

Total Climb

401 ft

Total Descent

222 ft

Highest Point

1,182 ft

~12.6 mi in

Elevation Range

222 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Akron, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1825

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Goodyear Airdock — located in Akron, Ohio
  • • Akron Public Library — Carnegie library in Akron, Ohio
  • • CitiCenter Building — historic building in Akron, Ohio, United States

Arriving in Louisville, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1834

Louisville is a bedroom community in Stark County, Ohio, with beautiful, well maintained homes and parks. In 2019, it had a population of about 9,400 people.

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 41m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Akron Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): 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 Louisville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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