This 176.3-mile drive from Holgate to Akron, Ohio, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 23 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing the Ohio Turnpike and US 24, with a brief stint on the Akron Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. The journey remains within the Midwest region, offering a consistent driving experience. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently, with most of your travel on high-speed roads.
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
88.1 miles from Holgate, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
115.2 mi
2h 3m
US 24
24.1 mi
25m
Akron Expressway
12 mi
14m
SR 108
8.8 mi
13m
I 475
3.4 mi
3m
US 23
2.8 mi
3m
US 6
1.6 mi
1m
Canal Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 115.2 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holgate, OH and Akron, OH.
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Start on CR 16C
1.2 mi·1 min·South Wilhelm Street
2
Continue on SR 108
8.8 mi·13 min·SR 108
3
Turn right onto CR 424
1.5 mi·2 min·Canal Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Industrial Drive
201 ft·4 sec·Industrial Drive
5
Continue on Industrial Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Industrial Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 6 East, US 24 East: Maumee
7
Merge onto US 6; US 24
1.6 mi·1 min·US 6; US 24
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 24
24 mi·25 min·US 24
Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 68AToward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
10
Merge onto I 475; US 23
3.4 mi·3 min·I 475; US 23
11
Continue on US 23; US 20 Truck
2.8 mi·3 min·US 23; US 20 Truck
Exit 1BToward I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80, I 90
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 195BToward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
16
Merge onto I 80; I 90
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·Ohio Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi·9 min·Ohio Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
29 mi·31 min·Ohio Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 180Toward SR 8: AkronUse the slight right lane.
20
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.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: AkronUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Merge onto SR 8
12 mi·14 min·Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 1BToward SR 59: Perkins StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft·10 sec·Goodkirk Street
25
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Goodkirk Street
26
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
28
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
29
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
30
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
31
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 23-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and arrive well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $25, you won't need to plan for extensive breaks or frequent refueling. The vast majority of this trip is on the Ohio Turnpike, so be aware of potential toll charges associated with that road. Taking advantage of the flexibility of a single-day drive, you can depart when you're ready and make a single, brief stop as needed for a restroom break or to stretch your legs.
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 88.1 miles from Holgate, OH, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.2 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 miles or 1h 43m 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 44m
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 Holgate, 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 Holgate, OH
This is one driving day of about 176.3 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Holgate, 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 115.2 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 45.5 and 175 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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45.5 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 195B
Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
7
161.7 mi into trip|~3h 2m 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
162.1 mi into trip|~3h 3m 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
162.5 mi into trip|~3h 4m 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
175 mi into trip|~3h 20m 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
$27.36 one way
$54.72 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$30.37
$60.73
premium
$4.91
$34.07
$68.15
diesel
$5.61
$38.92
$77.85
Estimated Tolls: $5.76
Ohio Turnpike
(115.2 mi)$5.76
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
$27
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
Efficient EV
44.1
0
$15.43
$7.05
EV Truck/SUV
70.5
0
$24.68
$11.28
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Holgate, OH
Morning
in Holgate on Tuesday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning
in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 23m 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.
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 route is predominantly a highway experience, with 95% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Ohio Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 115.2 miles. This means you'll largely be on well-maintained, multi-lane highways designed for steady travel. While the exact scenery isn't detailed, anticipate the character of a typical Midwest highway drive, characterized by efficient transit rather than winding scenic byways. The transition to the Akron Expressway will signal your approach to the destination city.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 115.2 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and US 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 176.3 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 45.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,208 ft595 ft
Total Climb
717 ft
Total Descent
467 ft
Highest Point
1,208 ft
~151.1 mi in
Elevation Range
613 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Holgate, OH and Akron, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Chicago.
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 3h 23m. Total distance: 176.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 115.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.76 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.
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 45.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.1 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 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Akron, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
