Origin
Howland Center, OH
Morning in Howland Center on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howland Center, 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
1h 8m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howland Center, OH
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Trip Overview
Connecting Howland Center to Akron is a straightforward 51.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Since you are traveling entirely within the Midwest, the transition between these two Ohio hubs is seamless and well-suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance, making this a very affordable excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the drive in one go. It is a highly practical route for commuters or weekend travelers looking to move between these areas efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 5 | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| I 76 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Warren Outer Belt | 14 mi | 17m |
| East Market Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Niles Cortland Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 5
— 17.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howland Center, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Venice Heights Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Venice Heights Drive Northeast
2
Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
3
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast
424 ft
·
18 sec
·
Anderson Avenue Northeast
4
Turn slight right
247 ft
·
11 sec
5
Turn right onto SR 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Niles Cortland Road Northeast
6
Turn right onto CR 329
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
8
Merge onto SR 82
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Warren Outer Belt
9
Continue on SR 5
14 mi
·
18 min
·
SR 5
10
Turn slight left onto SR 5
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 76 West
12
Merge onto I 76
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 76
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
18
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
19
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
20
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
21
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Howland Center, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Anderson Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.89 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Charlestown, OH
26 mi in
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
1h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience as you navigate this 51.2-mile stretch, with about 64% of your time spent on high-speed roads. Your journey relies on a combination of SR 5, I-76, and the Warren Outer Belt to keep you moving toward your destination. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.8 miles on SR 5, which helps maintain a steady rhythm behind the wheel. The drive shifts from regional connectivity to interstate travel, blending local access with the efficiency of larger thoroughfares. It is a functional, direct transition that favors speed and reliability over winding, technical backroads.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on SR 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 5 and I 76. 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 Cranbrook Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cranbrook Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Anderson Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 1h 8m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on SR 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cranbrook Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Anderson Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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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