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

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

128.4 mi

207 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

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Downtown Oregon, OH, OH

Oregon, OH

Brian Hackworth

Trip Overview

Connecting Akron to Oregon, Ohio, this 128.4-mile trip is an efficient trek across the Midwest that typically takes about 2 hours and 31 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $19 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing I-77, the Ohio Turnpike, and I-280, you bypass local congestion to maintain a steady pace. It is a straightforward, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.

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

64.2 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 101.3 mi 1h 48m
I 280 7.4 mi 8m
I 77 7.1 mi 8m
West Market Street 4.3 mi 7m
Ghent Road 1.6 mi 3m
West Exchange Street 0.9 mi 2m
South Wheeling Street 0.7 mi 1m
Brecksville Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 101.3 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
4

Turn right onto West Exchange Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Exchange Street
5

Turn right onto South Portage Path

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Portage Path
6

Turn left onto SR 18

4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Ghent Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
9

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 77; SR 21
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto SR 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
13

Continue on this road

397 ft · 9 sec · this road
14

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West: Toledo Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 80

101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 71 Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
19

Continue on I 280

7.4 mi · 8 min · I 280
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 7 Toward SR 2: Oregon
21

Turn right onto CR 505

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Wheeling Street
Use the right lane.
22

Arrive at destination

South Wheeling Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours near Akron or Oregon is always a smart move. Plan for at least one stop during the 2.5-hour drive to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since the majority of your time is spent on the turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer highway stretches, as service plazas are your best bet for refueling along the Ohio Turnpike. Because the route is so direct, you can easily adapt your pace to fit your personal comfort level without feeling rushed to reach your destination.

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 64.2 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 28 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Akron, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 128.4 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 101.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Fairview Park, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairview Park, OH

64 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

Middleburg Heights, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vermilion, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

The Lockview Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Akron, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13302525128

Visit website

Akron Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Akron, Ohio

0.6 mi

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Akron, Ohio

0.8 mi

The Lockview Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13302525128

Visit website

Akron Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+13303760600

Visit website

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13306661159

Visit website

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Strongsville, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14402388830

Visit website

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194990478

Visit website

A Walk In The Park Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13305369255

Visit website

Falls Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14402350025

Visit website

Waterloo Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13307735158

Visit website

Promenade Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+14199362875

Visit website

Ken Stewart's Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $100 or ab

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13308672555

Visit website

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 119.6 — 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
15.4 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
7
16.9 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 West: Toledo
8
118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

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 71 Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
6
119.6 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.93 one way

$39.85 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.12 $44.23
premium $4.91 $24.82 $49.63
diesel $5.61 $28.35 $56.70

Estimated Tolls: $5.06

Ohio Turnpike (101.3 mi) $5.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.5 0 $13.48 $6.16
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.24 $5.14
EV Truck/SUV 51.4 0 $17.98 $8.22

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 19, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Tuesday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oregon, OH

Morning in Oregon on Tuesday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

1 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

2h 31m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 17.7
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 90% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. The core of your journey involves a significant 101.3-mile stretch along the Ohio Turnpike, which allows for consistent cruising. While the landscape remains quintessentially Midwestern, the road personality is defined by its efficiency rather than scenic variety. You will navigate a few transitions between major interstates, but the drive remains predictable and well-maintained throughout. It is an ideal route if you prefer a predictable, high-mileage pace where you can settle into a rhythm behind the wheel.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.3 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 280. 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

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 15 significant decision points across 128.4 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 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Akron, OH to Oregon, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.

Detroit

118.7 mi in | ~2h 17m

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 31m. Total distance: 128.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 101.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.06 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Oregon, 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Oregon, 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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