Origin
Hopewell, OH
Afternoon in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
118.5 mi
191 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 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 118.5-mile drive from Hopewell, OH to Akron, OH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 17 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-77 and I-70, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical choice for travelers within the Midwest. This trip is best suited as a day trip, offering a direct and efficient connection between these two Ohio locations without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.2 miles from Hopewell, 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 | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| West Pike | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 82 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on South Hopewell Road
136 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Hopewell Road
2
Turn right onto US 40
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West Pike
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 70 East
4
Merge onto I 70
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 70
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
6
Merge onto I 77
82 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
10
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
11
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
12
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
13
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 17-minute duration, you can depart Hopewell, OH at your leisure. The 118.5-mile trip is well within the scope of a single day, so planning for multiple stops isn't essential, though there are opportunities to pull over on I-77. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 82 miles on I-77, and budget approximately $18 for gas. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the peak rush hours often associated with interstate travel.
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 59.2 miles from Hopewell, 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hopewell, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Hopewell, OH
This is one driving day of about 118.5 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Hopewell, 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
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Hopewell, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 118.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 180B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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
5
118.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.39 one way
$36.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.16 | $52.33 |
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: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.44 | $5.69 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.59 | $7.58 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph
86% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
49°F
Dover, OH
59 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
25 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 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 118.5-mile journey, with 92% of the route consisting of interstate travel. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 82 miles on I-77, offering a consistent pace. The overall profile is one of efficiency, designed for covering distance quickly. While the landscape is not explicitly detailed, the highway-centric nature suggests a focus on smooth, uninterrupted travel rather than winding scenic byways.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.9 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 17m. Total distance: 118.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.9 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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