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Trip from Minerva, 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

56m

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Minerva, OH, OH

Minerva, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

This 39.4-mile trip from Minerva to Akron, Ohio, is a quick one, clocking in at just 56 minutes. It's easily manageable as a day trip, so no need to worry about overnight stays. You'll be spending about half your time on the interstate, with a roughly $6 fuel cost for the journey. The drive cuts through the Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two Ohio cities. This route is ideal for those looking for an efficient and uncomplicated travel day, making it a practical choice for a short hop.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 20.5 mi 24m
Lincoln Street Southeast 10 mi 14m
Lincoln Street East 2.6 mi 4m
Tuscarawas Street East 2 mi 3m
Tuscarawas Street West 1.1 mi 1m
Nassau Street 0.7 mi 1m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
Fountain Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 20.5 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minerva, OH and Akron, OH.

1

Start on North West Street

49 ft · 7 sec · North West Street
2

Turn left onto US 30

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West Lincoln Way
3

Continue on US 30

10.0 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Street Southeast
4

Continue on US 30; SR 44

0.6 mi · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East
5

Continue on US 30; SR 44

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Walnut Street
6

Turn right onto US 30

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Cedar Street South
7

Turn left onto US 30; SR 172

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nassau Street
8

Continue on US 30; SR 172

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on SR 172

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tuscarawas Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on SR 172

1.1 mi · 1 min · Tuscarawas Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
12

Merge onto I 77; US 62

20 mi · 24 min · I 77; US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 1A Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15

Continue on Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Fountain Street
16

Turn left onto SR 18

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Market Street
17

Turn left onto South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street
18

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street
19

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

162 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
20

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street
21

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
22

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, OH

20 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.

Popular next leg

Canton, OH to Akron, OH

23.3 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Minerva, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 30 / West Lincoln Way

Turn left onto US 30 / West Lincoln Way

Navigation decision point

4
17.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the ramp toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
5
17.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 77; US 62

Merge onto I 77; US 62

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.9 mi into trip | ~52m 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
39.3 mi into trip | ~56m in | South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.11 one way

$12.23 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $6.79 $13.57
premium $4.91 $7.61 $15.23
diesel $5.61 $8.70 $17.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.45 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Minerva, OH

Late night in Minerva on Sunday

Local time

3:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:19PM EDT until April 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Sunday

Local time

3:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 12 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:19PM EDT until April 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

33°F

Canton, OH

20 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

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

56m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it being highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 20.5 miles on I-77, offering a period of consistent speed. You'll transition from roads like Lincoln Street Southeast and Lincoln Street East onto the interstate, experiencing a blend of local access and highway cruising. This combination means you'll get a taste of both quicker travel and navigating through more varied road conditions as you make your way toward Akron.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on I 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30 / West Lincoln Way.

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 39.4 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: near the start (US 30 / West Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (I 77; US 62): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 56m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 20.5 miles on I 77. 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: near the start (US 30 / West Lincoln Way): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (I 77; US 62): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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