Ansonia, OH to Akron, OH is 217.1 miles and takes about 4h 14m via US 30 and I-71/I-75, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. You'll find it a convenient way to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.6 miles from Ansonia, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
83.1 mi
1h 31m
I 71
31.9 mi
34m
I 75
24.5 mi
26m
US 127
22.6 mi
29m
I 76
18.4 mi
22m
US 33
12.6 mi
13m
East Market Street
9 mi
10m
East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,992 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,887
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia, OH and Akron, OH.
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Start on SR 118
38 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 47
0.9 mi·1 min·Canal Street
3
Continue on SR 47
2.5 mi·4 min·State Route 47
4
Turn left onto US 127
23 mi·29 min·US 127
5
Turn right onto SR 29; SR 703
9.0 mi·10 min·East Market Street
6
Continue on US 33
13 mi·13 min·US 33
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 38BToward I 75 North: Toledo
8
Merge onto I 75
24 mi·26 min·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
10
Turn right onto SR 696
4.2 mi·7 min·East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 15 / TR 15
0.5 mi·52 sec·County Road 15 / Hancock Road
12
Turn left onto US 30
37 mi·39 min·US 30
13
Take the exit onto US 30
46 mi·51 min·US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
15
Merge onto I 71
32 mi·34 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 209A-BToward I 76, US 224: Lodi, AkronUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 209AToward I 76, US 224 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi·20 min·I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi·2 min·Innerbelt
Exit 21CToward SR 59 East: DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on SR 59
406 ft·13 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
23
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft·19 sec·West Center Street
24
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Bowery Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal, giving you plenty of daylight to reach Akron. Since it's a one-day trip, flexibility is key – you can depart whenever suits your schedule. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though the estimated fuel cost of $34 suggests you might not need to fill up completely. Be aware that the longest stretch without a major change in road type is 83.1 miles on US 30, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration on a single highway before reaching the interstate sections.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.6 miles from Ansonia, OH, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 48 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ansonia, 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 Ansonia, OH
This is one driving day of about 217.1 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Ansonia, 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 US 30 for about 83.1 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 193.2 and 214.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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193.2 mi into trip|~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
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 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
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193.4 mi into trip|~3h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
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211.5 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
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213.4 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
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214.6 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.50 one way
$70.99 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.66
$39.82
$79.64
premium
$5.23
$44.71
$89.42
diesel
$6.28
$53.64
$107.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.1
0
$22.80
$10.42
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$19.00
$8.68
EV Truck/SUV
86.8
1
$30.39
$13.89
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Ansonia, OH
Night
in Ansonia on Thursday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Night
in Akron on Thursday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NW 1 mph0% chanceLive 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
2 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 217.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 91% of the mileage on major roads. Expect to encounter a long stretch of 83.1 miles on US 30 before transitioning to I-71 and I-75. With such a high highway share, you'll notice frequent exits and merges as you navigate between these interstate systems. The bulk of your time will be spent on these well-traveled corridors.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.1 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 193.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 217.1 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 193.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.5 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,154 ft861 ft
Total Climb
503 ft
Total Descent
543 ft
Highest Point
1,154 ft
~192.1 mi in
Elevation Range
293 ft
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 Ansonia, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Sandusky along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 217.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.1 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 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.
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 Akron, 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. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 193.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.5 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Akron, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
