Trip from Akron, OH to McComb, OH

Pin this trip

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

144.1 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 15m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 46m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Trip Overview

Akron to McComb is 144.1 miles and takes about 2h 52m via Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway and I-71, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Ohio. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, it’s a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a quick transit between these locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway	37.8 mi	40m
I 71	31.7 mi	33m
Kenmore Expressway	19.8 mi	24m
SR 15	17.9 mi	21m
US 30	13.9 mi	17m
US 23	7.4 mi	8m
West Trenton Avenue	4.6 mi	7m
SR 186	3.8 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway — 37.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and McComb, OH.

Start on West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

Turn right onto West Center Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Center Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

Turn straight onto SR 59

1.8 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

Merge onto I 76; I 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 76; I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min

Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 71

32 mi · 33 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 176 Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 30 West: Mansfield Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

7.6 mi · 9 min · US 30

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 30

38 mi · 40 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

6.3 mi · 7 min · US 30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

7.4 mi · 8 min · US 23

Continue on SR 15

18 mi · 20 min · SR 15

Merge onto I 75; SR 15

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 75; SR 15

Take the exit onto SR 15

0.3 mi · 48 sec · SR 15

Exit 159 Toward US 224, SR 15 West: Findlay, Ottawa

Turn sharp left onto I 75 Business; US 224; SR 15

4.6 mi · 7 min · West Trenton Avenue

Turn right onto SR 186

3.8 mi · 6 min · SR 186

Turn left onto SR 613

0.5 mi · 47 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

SR 613

Trip Plan

With a driving time under three hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You could depart Akron in the morning and arrive in McComb by lunchtime, or even leave after lunch and still have plenty of daylight. Consider departing Akron before the morning rush hour to make the initial freeway navigation smoother. The estimated fuel cost is $22, so plan accordingly. There's only one recommended stop, suggesting you may not need to break up the drive extensively, but it's always wise to stretch your legs and refuel if you feel the need.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 32 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McComb, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 144.1 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Akron, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway for about 37.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shelby, OH

72 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

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

23.1 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus

56 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 176 Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Mansfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 30 West: Mansfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.36 one way

$44.73 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$24.82	$49.64
premium	$4.91	$27.85	$55.70
diesel	$5.61	$31.82	$63.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.2	$15.13	$6.92
Efficient EV	36	$12.61	$5.76
EV Truck/SUV	57.6	$20.17	$9.22

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McComb, OH

Morning in McComb on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Shelby, OH

72 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 52m 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 94% highway, meaning you'll be on major freeways for almost the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 37.8 miles on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. Expect to encounter dense exits and urban merging as you navigate the initial sections of the freeway system. The transition to I-71 offers a more consistent cruising experience before you eventually exit onto surface roads for the final leg.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway and I 71. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 144.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Akron, OH and McComb, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield and Ottawa.

Mansfield

56 mi in | ~1h 6m

Ottawa

135 mi in | ~2h 36m | via SR 15

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 2h 52m. Total distance: 144.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. 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 McComb, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McComb, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More from Akron, OH

Ironton, OH 242.1 mi · 4h 50m Batavia, OH 236.9 mi · 4h 30m Franklin Furnace, OH 229.3 mi · 4h 36m Elmwood Place, OH 226.8 mi · 4h 18m Union City, OH 226.8 mi · 4h 31m Amberley, OH 223.3 mi · 4h 12m

Escape planner: Akron, OH Scenic drives in OH

Explore more options from Akron, OH or browse trips ending in McComb, OH.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.