Hicksville, OH to Akron, OH is 205.7 miles and takes about 3h 58m via Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays entirely within Ohio, making it a straightforward trip through the Midwest. With 90% of the journey on highways, you'll cover ground efficiently. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss, especially considering it's designed for a single day of travel.
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
102.9 miles from Hicksville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
154.3 mi
2h 45m
Akron Expressway
12 mi
14m
US 127
11.6 mi
13m
East High Street
8.5 mi
12m
US 20A
4.5 mi
6m
Farmer Mark Road
3.8 mi
5m
SR 2
2 mi
3m
County Road 12.C
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 154.3 mi, about 2h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
130 ft·5 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 2; SR 18; SR 49
8.5 mi·12 min·East High Street
3
Turn right onto SR 2; SR 249
2.0 mi·3 min·SR 2; SR 249
4
Turn left onto SR 2
3.8 mi·5 min·Farmer Mark Road
5
Continue on SR 2
0.9 mi·1 min·Bryan Street
6
Continue on 12.C
1.8 mi·2 min·County Road 12.C
7
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi·1 min·Center Street
8
Continue on West Wilson Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·West Wilson Street
9
Turn left onto US 127; SR 2; SR 15
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 127
12 mi·13 min·US 127
11
Continue on US 20A
4.5 mi·6 min·US 20A
12
Turn left onto SR 66
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 66
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
15
Merge onto I 80; I 90
116 mi·2 hr 4 min·Ohio Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
29 mi·31 min·Ohio Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 180Toward SR 8: AkronUse the slight right lane.
19
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.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: AkronUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Merge onto SR 8
12 mi·14 min·Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 1BToward SR 59: Perkins StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft·10 sec·Goodkirk Street
24
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Goodkirk Street
25
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
27
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
28
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
29
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
30
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 4 hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily start in the morning and arrive in Akron well before evening. The longest stretch is over 150 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $32, you won't need extensive planning, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise on longer highway stretches.
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 102.9 miles from Hicksville, OH, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.3 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 45 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 2h 2m 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 13m
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 Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, OH
This is one driving day of about 205.7 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Hicksville, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 154.3 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 191.2 and 204.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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191.2 mi into trip|~3h 37m 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
191.5 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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
192 mi into trip|~3h 39m 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
204.5 mi into trip|~3h 55m 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
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204.8 mi into trip|~3h 56m in|North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.61 one way
$63.22 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$35.65
$71.30
premium
$4.99
$40.39
$80.77
diesel
$4.80
$38.84
$77.68
Estimated Tolls: $7.71
Ohio Turnpike
(154.3 mi)$7.71
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
$32
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.7
0
$21.60
$9.87
Efficient EV
51.4
0
$18.00
$8.23
EV Truck/SUV
82.3
1
$28.80
$13.16
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Hicksville, OH
Late night
in Hicksville on Monday
Local time
4:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:42PM EDT until July 18 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:48PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Akron, OH
Late night
in Akron on Monday
Local time
4:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Smoke
NW 3 to 8 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:42PM EDT until July 18 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:48PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
62°F
Fremont, OH
103 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
1 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 58m 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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 184.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for the majority of this trip, with 90% of the drive on major roads like the Ohio Turnpike and the Akron Expressway. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 154.3 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, allowing for consistent speed. While primarily a highway run, the inclusion of US 127 suggests a brief transition off the fastest routes. The overall profile is one of steady progress, making it less about varied scenery and more about efficient travel.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 154.3 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 191.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 205.7 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 191.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 3h 58m. Total distance: 205.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 154.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.71 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.
Yes — we found about 22 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 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 191.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192 miles: 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 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Akron, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
