Wyoming, OH to Akron, OH is 228.3 miles and takes about 4h 27m via I 71 and I 76, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a largely straightforward trip that should be manageable for most drivers in a single day. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the drive, making it a practical option for getting between these two Ohio cities efficiently.
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
114.2 miles from Wyoming, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
170.6 mi
3h 6m
I 76
18.4 mi
22m
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi
16m
Circle Freeway
4.5 mi
5m
SR 350
4.3 mi
8m
Mill Creek Expressway
3.1 mi
3m
Innerbelt
2.1 mi
2m
Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 170.6 mi, about 3h 6m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 158 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,087 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,731
Quietest
2 AM
~225 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.3×
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 Wyoming, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Oak Avenue
499 ft·27 sec·Oak Avenue
2
Turn left onto Wentworth Avenue
403 ft·17 sec·Wentworth Avenue
3
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·Mulberry Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto North Wayne Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Wayne Avenue
5
Turn right onto Shepherd Lane
0.5 mi·1 min·Shepherd Lane
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
Merge onto I 75
3.1 mi·3 min·Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 16Toward I 275: Indianapolis, ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 275 East: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 275
4.5 mi·5 min·Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 49Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 71
14 mi·16 min·Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 32Toward SR 123: Morrow, LebanonUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 123
515 ft·12 sec·SR 123
16
Turn left onto SR 350
4.3 mi·8 min·SR 350
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto C-45
1.9 mi·4 min·Middleboro Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7
336 ft·10 sec·Wilmington Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
20
Merge onto I 71
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi·45 sec·I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, WheelingUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi·1 min·I 71
Exit 101AToward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
100 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 209A-BToward I 76, US 224: Lodi, AkronUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 209AToward I 76, US 224 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi·20 min·I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 East: AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi·2 min·Innerbelt
Exit 21CToward SR 59 East: DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on SR 59
406 ft·13 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
32
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft·19 sec·West Center Street
33
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Bowery Street
34
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 27 minute estimated drive time, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Akron before evening. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Consider your single longest stretch of 170.6 miles on I 71; this is a good point to plan for a quick break if needed, perhaps around the Columbus area if your timing aligns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $36 cost suggests you'll want to fill up before you leave or at a convenient point along I 71.
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 114.2 miles from Wyoming, OH, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.6 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 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.2 miles or 2h 18m 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 Wyoming, 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 Wyoming, OH
This is one driving day of about 228.3 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Wyoming, 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 71 for about 170.6 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 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 204.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus
8
9.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
25.5 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
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 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
8
103 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
9
204.6 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.08 one way
$70.16 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$39.57
$79.13
premium
$4.99
$44.82
$89.65
diesel
$4.80
$43.11
$86.21
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: 79.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.5
0
$23.97
$10.96
Efficient EV
57.1
0
$19.98
$9.13
EV Truck/SUV
91.3
1
$31.96
$14.61
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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
Wyoming, OH
Late night
in Wyoming on Monday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 12 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Akron, OH
Late night
in Akron on Monday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 14 mph95% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
3 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
4h 27m 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.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 47.2
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 228.3
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 39.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is 95% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on interstates. The longest continuous stretch on I 71 is 170.6 miles, giving you a solid period of consistent cruising. You'll transition onto I 76 and then the Northeast Expressway, which will likely feature a higher density of exits as you approach the Akron area. Be prepared for more frequent merging and lane changes during these latter stages of the drive.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 170.6 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 30 significant decision points across 228.3 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 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,398 ft575 ft
Total Climb
1,161 ft
Total Descent
776 ft
Highest Point
1,398 ft
~161.6 mi in
Elevation Range
823 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wyoming, OH and Akron, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Wheeling.
Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America.
Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
Top landmarks
•Village Historic District — historic district in Ohio, United States
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 27m. Total distance: 228.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m 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 170.6 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 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.
