Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Stony Prairie, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Prairie, OH
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Trip Overview
This 105.5-mile drive from Akron to Stony Prairie, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 7 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Ohio Turnpike and I-77, making it a highway-focused journey through the Midwest. Given its manageable length and efficient routing, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for a quick and uncomplicated transit within Ohio.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 81.2 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 77 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| West Market Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Bypass Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| SR 53 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Ghent Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Exchange Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Brecksville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 81.2 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Stony Prairie, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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West Bowery Street
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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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
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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
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 91
Toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 53
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
SR 53
19
Continue on SR 53
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 53
20
Take the exit onto SR 53
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
SR 53
21
Merge onto US 6; US 20; SR 19; SR 53
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bypass Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6; SR 53
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bypass Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto Terra Way
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
Terra Way
24
Continue on Terra Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Terra Way
25
At end of road, turn left
313 ft
·
24 sec
26
Turn right
239 ft
·
18 sec
27
Turn right
451 ft
·
32 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 105.5-mile trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule, though an early start can help you avoid any potential midday traffic. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, so ensure your tank is full before departing Akron. While there are no designated stops in the data, planning for a brief break during the longest stretch on the Ohio Turnpike, which covers 81.2 miles, is advisable for comfort. Keep an eye out for the transition from local roads onto I-77 and the Ohio Turnpike as you leave Akron to ensure you're on the correct path.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.7 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.2 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Prairie, 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 105.5 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Akron, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 81.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.2 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 98.7 — 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
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~1m in
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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
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
98.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
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 91
Toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.37 one way
$32.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.39 | $40.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.06
Ohio Turnpike
(81.2 mi)
$4.06
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
$16
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Stony Prairie, OH
Morning in Stony Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
18 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 7m 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
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 14.5
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this leg of your journey, with 86% of the route on high-speed roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Ohio Turnpike, including one stretch that lasts for an uninterrupted 81.2 miles. This means you'll likely experience a consistent pace for much of the drive. While primarily interstate, the initial and final segments involve local roads like West Market Street, offering a slight change of scenery before merging onto the main thoroughfares. The overall character is one of efficient travel on well-maintained highways.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.2 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 77. 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 20 significant decision points across 105.5 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.
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 Stony Prairie, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Port Clinton along the way.
Port Clinton
98.7 mi in
|
~1h 56m
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 7m. Total distance: 105.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.06 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 Stony Prairie, 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. 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 Stony Prairie, 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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