This 132.7-mile drive from Akron to Thornport, Ohio, is a straightforward journey designed for a single day. Clocking in at approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes, it primarily utilizes major interstates, making it a highly efficient trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, this highway-focused route is budget-friendly. The drive is entirely within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel. Given its manageable length and smooth progression, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
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
66.4 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
46.2 mi
50m
Akron Expressway
44.9 mi
51m
I 77
36.7 mi
39m
Jacksontown Road
2.1 mi
3m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
Goodkirk Street
0.4 mi
1m
South Forge Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Zion Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 46.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Thornport, 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
45 mi·51 min·Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
37 mi·39 min·I 77
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 44BToward I 70 West: Columbus
12
Merge onto I 70
46 mi·50 min·I 70
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 132Toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
14
Turn left onto SR 13
2.1 mi·3 min·Jacksontown Road
15
Turn right onto CR 30
101 ft·2 sec·Zion Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on CR 30
0.1 mi·12 sec·Zion Road
17
Turn left onto Town Hwy 1064
440 ft·19 sec·Town Hwy 1064
18
Arrive at destination
Town Hwy 1064
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-hour and 31-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential traffic, especially on the interstate segments. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without exits is 46.2 miles on I-70. Given the 132.7-mile distance, you'll likely only need to refuel once, making planning straightforward.
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 66.4 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 17m 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 Thornport, 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 132.7 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 I 70 for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 130.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
5
83.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
6
130.1 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 132
Toward SR 13: Thornville, Newark
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.59 one way
$41.19 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$22.86
$45.71
premium
$4.91
$25.65
$51.29
diesel
$5.61
$29.30
$58.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.8
0
$13.93
$6.37
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.61
$5.31
EV Truck/SUV
53.1
0
$18.58
$8.49
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Thornport, OH
Morning
in Thornport on Tuesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Dover, OH
66 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
6 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly developed highway experience, with 96% of the drive taking place on interstates. You'll be navigating on I-70, the Akron Expressway, and I-77 for the majority of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 46.2 miles on I-70, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of consistent speed. This profile suggests a drive focused on covering distance efficiently rather than one filled with winding backroads or frequent changes in scenery.
96% 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: 46.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Akron Expressway. You will hit about 13 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 Effort5/10
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 132.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 132.7 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 (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Thornport, OH before heading back.
