Origin
Brush Creek, OH
Morning in Brush Creek on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brush Creek, OH to Akron, 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 15m
Distance
115.2 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brush Creek, OH
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Brush Creek to Akron is 115 miles and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes via I-77, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route is primarily highway driving, making for a straightforward trip. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, it's a convenient option for a quick relocation or a visit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Brush Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 82 mi | 1h 31m |
| I 70 | 24.8 mi | 26m |
| Old River Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Wayne Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South River Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 82 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brush Creek, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 555
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Center Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 555
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old River Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 555
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old River Road
4
Turn right onto SR 555
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
SR 555
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto SR 60
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South River Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SR 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
7
Continue on SR 60; SR 146
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Street
8
Continue on US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Underwood Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
10
Merge onto I 70
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 70
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
12
Merge onto I 77
82 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
16
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
17
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
18
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
This is a short, manageable drive, so you can afford to be flexible with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning could allow you to avoid peak rush hour traffic as you enter Akron. Since the drive is under 3 hours, you likely won't need many stops, but it's always wise to take a break every 1.5-2 hours. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is just $18, and gas stations can be spaced out on interstate stretches.
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 57.6 miles from Brush Creek, OH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 49m
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 Brush Creek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Brush Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Brush Creek, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 82 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Brush Creek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 113.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 555
Turn right onto SR 555
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 60 / South River Road
Turn left onto SR 60 / South River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 180B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
113.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
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 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.88 one way
$35.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.26 | $44.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Dover, OH
58 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
23 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
2h 15m 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?
Expect to be on the highway for most of this trip, with 93% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter an 82-mile stretch on I-77, indicating a long period of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur after the majority of your mileage is complete. The high highway percentage suggests a landscape with frequent exits and potentially dense traffic patterns as you approach Akron.
93% 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: 82 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and I 70. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near SR 555.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 115.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.5 miles (SR 555): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (SR 60 / South River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 15m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82 miles on I 77. 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (SR 555): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (SR 60 / South River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, 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.
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