Origin
Wooster, OH
Late night in Wooster on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wooster, 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
49m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wooster, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Wooster to Akron, you will cover a quick 34.5-mile distance that typically takes about 43 minutes. Since this trip is entirely within the Midwest, it serves as an easy, straightforward connection between two Ohio cities. You can comfortably complete this journey in a single day, as there is no need for an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is a highly economical way to move between these points. Because there are no designated stops along the way, you can expect a direct experience focused on getting you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Road | 18.4 mi | 25m |
| I 76 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| SR 21 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Bowman Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Road
— 18.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wooster, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on College Avenue
105 ft
·
10 sec
·
College Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Bowman Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bowman Street
3
Continue on Akron Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Akron Road
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 585
117 ft
·
1 sec
·
Akron Road
5
Continue on SR 585
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Akron Road
6
Continue on SR 585
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on SR 585
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Akron Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SR 21 North: Cleveland
9
Merge onto SR 21
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 21
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 76; US 224
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 76; US 224
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
16
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
17
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Wooster, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Bowman Street
Turn left onto East Bowman Street
Navigation decision point
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
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 I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
8
31.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Doylestown, OH
17 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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate rhythm. You will navigate primarily via East Bowman Street, Akron Road, and West Main Street. The route consists of 0% highway driving, meaning you will remain on local roads throughout the entire 34.5-mile trek. Because there is no extended highway stretch—the longest uninterrupted section is 0 miles on East Bowman Street—you should prepare for a constant series of turns and local traffic patterns. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating local thoroughfares over high-speed cruising.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on Akron Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near East Bowman Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Bowman Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Wooster, OH
Full guide →Wooster (the "oo" is pronounced like in "wood") is a city in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. The city is also the county seat of Wayne County. The population was about 26,000 in 2019.
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 49m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 18.4 miles on Akron Road. 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 (East Bowman Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): 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.
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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