Origin
Mesopotamia, OH
Morning in Mesopotamia on Tuesday
Local time
9:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mesopotamia, 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 14m
Distance
50.9 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 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mesopotamia, OH
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
This 50.9-mile drive from Mesopotamia to Akron, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes I-76, Ravenna Parkman Road, and Madison Road, offering a mixed driving experience. As both destinations are within the Midwest region of Ohio, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. This drive is ideal for those looking for a short, efficient transfer between locations without significant detours or complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Ravenna Parkman Road | 9 mi | 14m |
| Madison Road | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| State Route 88 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Kinsman Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| SR 5 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| McCall Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland East Liverpool Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesopotamia, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 87
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Kinsman Road
2
Turn left onto SR 528
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Madison Road
3
Continue on SR 88
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Nelson Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto SR 88
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
McCall Road
5
Continue on SR 88
9.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Ravenna Parkman Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto State Route 88
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 88
7
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 44
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
9
Merge onto SR 5; SR 44
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 5; SR 44
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 76 West
11
Merge onto I 76
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 76
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
17
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
18
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
19
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
20
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
23
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 25.5 miles from Mesopotamia, 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 5 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 528 / Madison Road
Turn left onto SR 528 / Madison Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 88 / McCall Road
Turn right onto SR 88 / McCall Road
Navigation decision point
7
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.80 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 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 | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
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
9:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
47°F
Charlestown, OH
25 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
15 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 14m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly mixed, with 47% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I-76, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 14.4 miles, which will likely offer a faster pace. As you transition to Ravenna Parkman Road and Madison Road, expect a change in road type, potentially offering a more local feel. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and potentially more varied conditions on the non-interstate portions, keeping the drive engaging without being overly challenging.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near SR 528 / Madison Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 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 5 miles (SR 528 / Madison Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SR 88 / McCall Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.6 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 14m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 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 miles (SR 528 / Madison Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SR 88 / McCall Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.6 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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