If you are planning a trip from Green Creek to Akron, expect a straightforward journey covering 104.3 miles. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes, making it an easy candidate for a single-day excursion. You will rely heavily on the Ohio Turnpike, US 20, and the Akron Expressway to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, the trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Because the entire route stays within the Midwest, you will experience consistent regional landscapes throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient transit between these two Ohio locations that requires no overnight stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from Green Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
69.6 mi
1h 14m
US 20
12.6 mi
18m
Akron Expressway
12 mi
14m
SR 4
4.3 mi
5m
SR 113
2.1 mi
3m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Forge Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Goodkirk Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 69.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Creek, OH and Akron, OH.
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Start on this road
0.1 mi·48 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 19
473 ft·15 sec·SR 19
3
Turn right onto US 20
13 mi·18 min·US 20
4
Turn left onto SR 113
2.1 mi·3 min·SR 113
5
Turn left onto SR 4
4.3 mi·5 min·SR 4
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
8
Merge onto I 80; I 90
31 mi·33 min·Ohio Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
29 mi·31 min·Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 180Toward SR 8: AkronUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: AkronUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto SR 8
12 mi·14 min·Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 1BToward SR 59: Perkins StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft·10 sec·Goodkirk Street
17
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Goodkirk Street
18
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
20
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
21
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
22
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable duration of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the trip is short and requires no planned stops, you can easily avoid peak traffic by timing your exit from Green Creek to miss local rush hours. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the Turnpike to maintain your momentum. Because this route is dominated by fast-moving highways, stay alert for changing speed limits as you transition onto the Akron Expressway. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage, allowing you to reach Akron quickly and maximize your time once you arrive.
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 52.1 miles from Green Creek, OH, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.6 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 41m
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 Green Creek, 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 Green Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Green Creek, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 69.6 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 103 — 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|SR 19
At end of road, turn right onto SR 19
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
89.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
90.1 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
90.5 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
7
103 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.19 one way
$32.37 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$17.97
$35.93
premium
$4.91
$20.16
$40.32
diesel
$5.61
$23.03
$46.06
Estimated Tolls: $3.48
Ohio Turnpike
(69.6 mi)$3.48
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
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.3
0
$10.95
$5.01
Efficient EV
26.1
0
$9.13
$4.17
EV Truck/SUV
41.7
0
$14.60
$6.68
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Green Creek, OH
Late night
in Green Creek on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Late night
in Akron on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph86% 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
26 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your time spent on high-speed routes. You can settle in for a steady pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 69.6 miles along the Ohio Turnpike. Expect a functional, efficient experience rather than a winding backroad adventure. Once you transition from the Turnpike onto the local highway infrastructure, the character of the drive shifts slightly as you head toward the Akron Expressway. You will spend the vast majority of your two hours behind the wheel maintaining highway speeds, making it a predictable and reliable trip for those who prefer consistent driving conditions.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.6 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and US 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 19.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 104.3 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 0.1 miles (SR 19): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 89.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 7m. Total distance: 104.3 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 (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.48 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 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 0.1 miles (SR 19): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 89.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, OH before heading back.
