Origin
Lordstown, OH
Morning in Lordstown on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lordstown, 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
53m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lordstown, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Lordstown, OH to Akron, OH is 41.2 miles and takes about 53m via I 76, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip connecting two points within the Midwest region, both located in Ohio. Given its relatively short distance and focus on highway travel, it’s a practical option for moving between these areas without requiring an overnight stay. The drive is primarily on interstates, making it efficient for reaching your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 33.1 mi | 36m |
| Tod Avenue Southwest | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Gladstone Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Bailey Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Salem Warren Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 33.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lordstown, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 45
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tod Avenue Southwest
2
Continue on SR 45
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Salem Warren Road
3
Turn right onto CR 190
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Gladstone Road
4
Turn left onto CR 65; I 80 Alt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bailey Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 76 West: Akron
6
Merge onto I 76
33 mi
·
36 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
12
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
13
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
14
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
15
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Lordstown, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 41 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West: Akron
Navigation decision point
Toward I 76 West: Akron
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 76
Merge onto I 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.9 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
39.6 mi into trip
|
~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
5
41 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.39 one way
$12.79 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I-76, which offers an uninterrupted stretch of 33.1 miles, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, the initial and final segments will involve local roads like Tod Avenue Southwest and Gladstone Road. Expect a smooth, direct experience with few deviations from the main highway.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.1 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Tod Avenue Southwest. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 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 53m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.1 miles on I 76. 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 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 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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