Origin
Deshler, OH
Afternoon in Deshler on Tuesday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deshler, 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
3h 11m
Distance
158.9 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deshler, OH
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
This 158.9-mile drive from Deshler, OH to Akron, OH is a straightforward 3-hour, 11-minute journey, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll be spending about 92% of your time on highways, so expect a relatively fast-paced commute. The estimated fuel cost is around $25, which is quite manageable for a day excursion. Given its efficiency and the fact that both locations are within the Midwest region, this route is designed for getting you from point A to point B without much fuss. It’s a practical option when you need to cover ground efficiently within Ohio.
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
79.4 miles from Deshler, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 46.4 mi | 51m |
| I 71 | 31.9 mi | 34m |
| I 76 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| US 68 | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| US 23 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 75 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| SR 18 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Deshler Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 46.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deshler, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on East Maple Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Maple Street
2
Continue on SR 18
5.3 mi
·
9 min
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SR 18
3
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 18
419 ft
·
8 sec
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Deshler Road
4
Turn straight onto SR 18; SR 235
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Otsego Pike
5
Continue on SR 18; SR 235
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 18
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Deshler Road
7
Continue on SR 18
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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SR 18 Bypass
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 18
94 ft
·
2 sec
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Briar Hill Road
9
Continue on SR 18
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Briar Hill Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Merge onto I 75
9.6 mi
·
10 min
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I 75
12
Take the exit onto US 68; SR 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 68; SR 15
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 68; SR 15
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
14
Continue on US 23
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 23
15
Take the exit onto US 30
46 mi
·
51 min
·
US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 176
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
17
Merge onto I 71
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi
·
20 min
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I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
25
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
26
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 11-minute drive, starting your trip in the morning will allow you to arrive in Akron with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 46.4 miles on US 30. Given the relatively short duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without feeling rushed. Planning around the $25 fuel cost will ensure you have a smooth and budget-friendly travel experience.
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 79.4 miles from Deshler, OH, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.4 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 35 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 36m
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 Deshler, 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 Deshler, OH
This is one driving day of about 158.9 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Deshler, 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 46.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.4 miles from Deshler, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 185 decision points cluster between mile 25.3 and 156.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
25.3 mi into trip
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~38m in
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US 68; SR 15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; SR 15 toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
8
134.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m 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
9
135.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m 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
7
155.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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
8
156.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m 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
$24.66 one way
$49.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| premium | $4.91 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.08 | $70.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.68 | $7.63 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.25 | $10.17 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 9 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
65°F
Shelby, OH
79 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
16 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
3h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 158.9
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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 92% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a notable 46.4-mile segment on US 30. The primary roads guiding you are US 30, I-71, and I-76, indicating a pattern of interstate travel for much of the trip. This highway-centric profile suggests a drive characterized by steady progress rather than winding backroads, allowing for a predictable and direct travel experience.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.4 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 25.3 miles in near US 68; SR 15.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 158.9 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 25.3 miles (US 68; SR 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Deshler, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
25.3 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 68; SR 15
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 3h 11m. Total distance: 158.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (US 68; SR 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Akron, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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