Spanning 96.6 miles across the Ohio Midwest, this drive connects Lakeview to Akron in approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. Because the entire journey is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $14 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. You will navigate through local roads rather than major interstates, providing a direct transition between these two Midwestern locations. This route is ideal if you prefer a straightforward, local experience over the high-speed intensity of large highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Lakeview, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
87.9 mi
1h 37m
Clay Pike Road
4.3 mi
7m
Lashley Road
0.8 mi
1m
SR 574
0.7 mi
1m
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
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 87.9 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Tr 1136
182 ft·13 sec·Tr 1136
2
Turn right onto SR 574
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 574
3
Turn left onto SR 313
0.8 mi·1 min·Lashley Road
4
Continue on SR 313
4.3 mi·7 min·Clay Pike Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
6
Merge onto I 77
88 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward Carroll Street, Buchtel AvenueUse 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 1 hour and 34 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 96.6-mile trip, you can easily pull over whenever you need a break or a quick refuel. Keep in mind that with a $14 fuel cost, it is wise to ensure your tank is ready for the local road conditions before you pull out of Lakeview. Since this path relies entirely on local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns. Pack some snacks and water in the car, as the lack of designated stops means you are entirely in control of your own pacing.
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 47.9 miles from Lakeview, OH, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.9 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 57m 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 31m
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 Lakeview, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeview, OH
This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Lakeview, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 87.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 95.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 313 / Lashley Road
Turn left onto SR 313 / Lashley Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in|I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
94.2 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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
4
94.3 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|Fountain Street
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
95.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.85 one way
$29.70 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$16.48
$32.97
premium
$4.91
$18.50
$36.99
diesel
$5.61
$21.13
$42.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
EV Truck/SUV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 20, 2026
Origin
Lakeview, OH
Morning
in Lakeview on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning
in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Dover, OH
48 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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 95.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since this route features 0% highway travel, you will spend the entire 96.6 miles navigating surface streets like Lashley Road, Clay Pike Road, and Carroll Street. The journey lacks long, monotonous stretches, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Lashley Road. You should anticipate a constant pace that requires frequent maneuvering through various local turns. This is a hands-on driving experience where the road personality is defined by consistent local transit rather than high-speed cruising.
93% 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: 87.9 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Clay Pike Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 313 / Lashley Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 313 / Lashley Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
The longest stretch is about 87.9 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
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 0.8 miles (SR 313 / Lashley Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
