Miller, OH to Akron, OH is 225.5 miles and takes about 4h 25m via I 77 and SR 7, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, predominantly within Ohio. The route is mostly highway, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option for a single-day excursion, with a planned stop to break up the drive. Consider this if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.7 miles from Miller, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
136.8 mi
2h 30m
SR 7
26.1 mi
31m
Eastern Avenue
22.8 mi
27m
State Route 7 South
21 mi
29m
US 50
6.7 mi
8m
Corridor D
4.7 mi
5m
Market Street
3.3 mi
4m
2nd Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 136.8 mi, about 2h 30m
Traffic on I-77
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 96 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,734 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,019
Quietest
2 AM
~102 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miller, OH and Akron, OH.
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Start on SR 7
3.3 mi·4 min·Market Street
2
Continue on SR 7
21 mi·29 min·State Route 7 South
3
Continue on SR 7
0.8 mi·1 min·Garfield Avenue
4
Continue on SR 7
0.3 mi·31 sec·Vine Street
5
Turn left onto SR 7
1.3 mi·2 min·2nd Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 7
229 ft·4 sec·Sycamore Street
7
Continue on SR 7
23 mi·27 min·Eastern Avenue
8
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi·1 min·SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
9
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi·28 min·SR 7
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
11
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi·5 min·Corridor D
14
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
15
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
137 mi·2 hr 30 min·I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward Carroll Street, Buchtel AvenueUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Fountain Street
19
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Market Street
20
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·South Forge Street
21
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
22
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
23
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
24
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
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Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 25m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning will allow ample time to reach Akron comfortably. With only one planned stop, consider making it around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. The fuel cost is estimated at $39, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, be aware that the longest stretch on I 77 is 136.8 miles, so plan your break before or after this segment to avoid a prolonged period without services.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.7 miles from Miller, OH, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 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 50 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.7 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
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 Miller, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miller, OH
This is one driving day of about 225.5 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Miller, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 136.8 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 50 and 223.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
50 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
75.6 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
7
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
5
87.1 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|I 77; WV 2
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
223.9 mi into trip|~4h 21m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.65 one way
$69.30 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$39.08
$78.16
premium
$4.99
$44.27
$88.55
diesel
$4.80
$42.58
$85.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.7
0
$23.68
$10.82
Efficient EV
56.4
0
$19.73
$9.02
EV Truck/SUV
90.2
1
$31.57
$14.43
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Miller, OH
Late night
in Miller on Monday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 mph53% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Destination
Akron, OH
Late night
in Akron on Monday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 16 mph86% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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
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
4h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 225.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 85% of the 225.5 miles taking place on major roads. You'll spend the longest stretch, 136.8 miles, on I 77. The route transitions to surface roads, including Eastern Avenue, after the main highway segments conclude. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and exits as you navigate the highway portions of this trip.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.8 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 225.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 75.6 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,089 ft553 ft
Total Climb
744 ft
Total Descent
348 ft
Highest Point
1,089 ft
~210.4 mi in
Elevation Range
536 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miller, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Beverly along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Goodyear Airdock — located in Akron, Ohio
•Akron Public Library — Carnegie library in Akron, Ohio
•CitiCenter Building — historic building in Akron, Ohio, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 225.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 136.8 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 50 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 75.6 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Akron, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
