Origin
Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
Morning in Mentor-on-the-Lake on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mentor-on-the-Lake, 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
1h 7m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
Anna Shvets
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Mentor-on-the-Lake to Akron, you are looking at a straightforward 49.1-mile journey through the Ohio Midwest. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize a combination of I-271, the I-271 Express lanes, and the Akron Expressway to navigate between these two points. Budgeting about $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Since the entire route takes place within the state of Ohio, you will not encounter any major regional transitions. It is a practical, efficient drive that serves well as a quick connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| I 271 Express | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| I 271 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Reynolds Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| I 90 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Lake Shore Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Broadmoor Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 15.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 615
250 ft
·
10 sec
·
Munson Road
2
Continue on SR 283
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Shore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto SR 306
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Reynolds Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto SR 306
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadmoor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
6
Merge onto I 90
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 Express
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 271 Express
8
Merge onto I 271
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
11
Merge onto SR 8
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Akron Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
14
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
15
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
17
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.6 miles from Mentor-on-the-Lake, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 306 / Reynolds Road
Turn left onto SR 306 / Reynolds Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
31.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
7
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
6
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.62 one way
$15.24 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph
86% chance
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
13 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 7m 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 experience, as 83% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. The route maintains a steady pace, characterized by the 15.1-mile longest stretch found on the Akron Expressway. You won't find many opportunities for technical or local road driving here, as the focus is squarely on interstate connectivity. The road environment is consistent, allowing for a predictable and direct transition from the northern part of the state down toward the Akron area. It is a functional, no-frills commute that favors speed and reliability over winding, scenic detours.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 271 Express. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near SR 306 / Reynolds Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (SR 306 / Reynolds Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 7m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on Akron Expressway. 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 0.9 miles (SR 306 / Reynolds Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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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