Origin
Rossford, OH
Morning in Rossford on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rossford, 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
2h 34m
Distance
134.2 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rossford, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Rossford, OH to Akron, OH is 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m via Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on a major highway, making it a practical option for a quick journey. With a recommended single day for travel, you can easily complete this route with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.1 miles from Rossford, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 115.2 mi | 2h 3m |
| Akron Expressway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Lime City Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 75 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Colony Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Forge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buck Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 115.2 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossford, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Windsor Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Windsor Drive
2
Turn right onto Eagle Point Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Eagle Point Road
3
Turn left onto Colony Road
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Colony Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Lime City Road
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lime City Road
5
Continue on Lime City Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lime City Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Buck Road
226 ft
·
20 sec
·
Buck Road
7
Continue on Buck Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Buck Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto I 75
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80, I 90
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
13
Merge onto I 80; I 90
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto SR 8
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
22
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
23
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
25
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
26
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
28
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2h 34m duration, you can depart anytime and still comfortably reach Akron within the same day. The $21 fuel estimate suggests keeping your tank topped up, though the longest stretch of 115.2 miles on the Ohio Turnpike means you'll want to plan any necessary stops strategically. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave later in the morning or early afternoon. Be aware that you'll encounter one planned stop, so factor that into your timing.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Rossford, OH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.2 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
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 Rossford, 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 Rossford, OH
This is one driving day of about 134.2 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Rossford, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 115.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Rossford, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.2 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 120.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80, I 90
7
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
119.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
120.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.83 one way
$41.65 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.63 | $59.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.76
Ohio Turnpike
(115.2 mi)
$5.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.09 | $6.44 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
NW 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
24 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
2h 34m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 115.2 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a consistent driving pace. Expect a smooth journey with minimal deviations, as Lime City Road is your primary non-highway segment. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 115.2 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 134.2 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 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 2h 34m. Total distance: 134.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 115.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.76 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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