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ITINERARY
14h 36m782 miles36 stops
1
Lock 3
2
Gorge Metro Park
3
Fannie May
4
Blue Hen Falls
5
SouthPark Mall
For shopping near Cleveland, the SouthPark Mall is a favored destination. The mall hosts Dillard's and Macy's department stores, over 175 restaurants and shops and a Cinemark movie theater in Strongsville, OH. Find the shopping center at Royalton and Howe, just west of I-71.
6
David Fortier River Park
7
JAFB Wooster Brewery
Wooster's hometown microbrewery serving fresh, handcrafted, award-winning American Beer. Our rotating beer offerings are inspired by American, Belgian, German, British and New World styles so there is always something for everyone. We do not have food on premise, but check our social media for the upcoming Food Truck schedule, or BYOF (bring your own food).
8
Friendtique
9
Rowland Nature Preserve
10
Mohican Adventures
11
Ohio Stadium
12
Slate Run Winery
Winery that you can visit and try different wines.
13
Slate Run Living Historical Farm
14
Jackson's Farm Market
15
Monument Circle
16
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
17
Bloomington Community Farmers Market
18
Cardinal Spirits Distillery & Restaurant
WARM & INVITING TASTING ROOM BAR Our tasting room restaurant & cocktail bar overlooking the B-Line trail is one of the nicest spots in town to enjoy dinner and a drink. The atmosphere is low-key, with a nice mix of young and old, townies and tourists, professors and students. Order a flight, like you might do at a brewery or winery; sip cocktails made with spirits that are distilled on-site; order dinner and desserts from our chef-driven menu DELICIOUS & CREATIVE CRAFT COCKTAILS We’re very lucky to employ some of the most talented and creative bartenders in Indiana. Our drinks are delicious and the details are spot-on. We use all house-made spirits, syrups, tinctures, and freshly squeezed juices, and our menu changes every two months to reflect local and seasonal flavors. Enjoy classic cocktails as well as original creations from our bartenders. UNIQUE DISTILLERY TOUR & EXPERIENCE We are proud to distill some of the best spirits in the country, right here in Bloomington. Our vodka and coffee liqueur have both won gold medals in national spirit competitions. Our whiskey, rum, gin, and other spirits are pretty delicious too. We combine age-old distilling techniques with modern technology, and are more than happy to walk you through the entire process from local grains, fruit, and botanicals to your glass.Tours start at only $10 and you can book online.
19
Tuscan Hills Winery
Since officially opening on July 1st, 2011, the winery has become home to numerous weddings, showers, fundraisers, class reunions, musical performances, and holiday parties. The owners, Wes and Wanda Pitcher want all visitors to “Come as our guests, leave as our friends.” Tuscan Hills Winery provides an old-world Tuscan feel in the heart of Effingham, Illinois. We are particularly focused on offering exceptional quality wines and providing a comfortable, home-like atmosphere for all ages. We are family and pet friendly. All of our wines are made right here at the winery. However, if wine isn’t the drink for you, we also offer a full bar, wine-slushies, and sangrias. We offer wine tastings daily. Tuscan Hills isn’t only about the wine; it’s about the experience.
20
FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing
21
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
A sophisticated Native American society of about 20,000 people that operated via a sun calendar and disappeared by 1400.
22
Skyview Drive-In
23
America's Center
24
Raging Rivers
Along the scenic Great River Road in Grafton, Illinois, Raging Rivers WaterPark is cool when it's hot! From our zoomin' Cascade Body Flumes to our lazy Endless River, there's something for everyone!
25
World Chess Hall of Fame
The mission of the World Chess Hall of Fame is to educate visitors, fans, players, and scholars by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the game of chess and its continuing cultural and artistic significance. The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) celebrates one of the world's oldest and best-loved games through vibrant, engaging exhibitions and creative programming. A not-for-profit, collecting institution situated in the heart of Saint Louis, the WCHOF houses both the U.S. and World Chess Halls of Fame, which honor the accomplishments of the game's finest players. The organization presents exhibitions that explore the history of the game, as well as its remarkable impact on arts and culture. These unique shows and programs are designed to appeal to both the chess novice and expert, defying expectations and enhancing knowledge of the game. Along with those of its sister organization, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, the WCHOF's activities have distinguished Saint Louis as a national and international chess destination.
26
St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 am - 4:30 pm. Visit the permanent Holocaust exhibition, attend a program, or book a session in the Impact Lab!
27
Two Plumbers Brewery and Arcade
Nano brewery and retro arcade. Ten rotating taps and over 35 arcade and pinball games. We don't sell food but you can bring in your own or get delivery. 21 and up only.
28
Missouri Town Living History Museum
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
29
Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on the Missouri frontier.
30
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
31
Bury the Hatchet
Bury the Hatchet is Kansas City’s Premier Axe Throwing experience. Want something fun & new to try out? Book now and bring your friends and family!
32
Game Show Battle Rooms
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
33
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
34
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
35
Thompson Barn
36
Prairie Highlands Golf Course
Customize this Trip
OVERVIEW
Akron to Kansas City
1
Start:Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
2
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
3
Start:Fannie May
North Canton, Ohio·
4.5
(92) review
5353 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720-1572
4
Start:Blue Hen Falls
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.0
(92) review
2001 Boston Mills Rd Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, OH 44141-3824
5
Start:SouthPark Mall
Strongsville, Ohio·
4.0
(94) review
For shopping near Cleveland, the SouthPark Mall is a favored destination. The mall hosts Dillard's and Macy's department stores, over 175 restaurants and shops and a Cinemark movie theater in Strongsville, OH. Find the shopping center at Royalton and Howe, just west of I-71.
6
Start:David Fortier River Park
Olmsted Falls, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
Water Street, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
7
Start:JAFB Wooster Brewery
Wooster, Ohio·
4.5
(83) review
Wooster's hometown microbrewery serving fresh, handcrafted, award-winning American Beer. Our rotating beer offerings are inspired by American, Belgian, German, British and New World styles so there is always something for everyone. We do not have food on premise, but check our social media for the upcoming Food Truck schedule, or BYOF (bring your own food).
8
Start:Friendtique
Wooster, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
223 W Liberty St, Wooster, OH 44691-4871
9
Start:Rowland Nature Preserve
Elyria, Ohio·
4.0
(8) review
Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
10
Start:Mohican Adventures
Loudonville, Ohio·
4.0
(98) review
State Route 3 South, Loudonville, OH 44842
11
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
12
Start:Slate Run Winery
Canal Winchester, Ohio·
5.0
(4) review
Winery that you can visit and try different wines.
13
Start:Slate Run Living Historical Farm
Canal Winchester, Ohio·
5.0
(84) review
1375 State Route 674 North, Canal Winchester, OH
14
Start:Jackson's Farm Market
Xenia, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
2931 US Route 68 S, Xenia, OH 45385-9742
15
Start:Monument Circle
Indianapolis, Indiana·
4.5
(922) review
100 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2904
16
Start:Richard Petty Driving Experience
Indianapolis, Indiana·
4.5
(9) review
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
17
Start:Bloomington Community Farmers Market
Bloomington, Indiana·
4.5
(94) review
401 N Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47404-3729
18
Start:Cardinal Spirits Distillery & Restaurant
Bloomington, Indiana·
5.0
(96) review
WARM & INVITING TASTING ROOM BAR Our tasting room restaurant & cocktail bar overlooking the B-Line trail is one of the nicest spots in town to enjoy dinner and a drink. The atmosphere is low-key, with a nice mix of young and old, townies and tourists, professors and students. Order a flight, like you might do at a brewery or winery; sip cocktails made with spirits that are distilled on-site; order dinner and desserts from our chef-driven menu DELICIOUS & CREATIVE CRAFT COCKTAILS We’re very lucky to employ some of the most talented and creative bartenders in Indiana. Our drinks are delicious and the details are spot-on. We use all house-made spirits, syrups, tinctures, and freshly squeezed juices, and our menu changes every two months to reflect local and seasonal flavors. Enjoy classic cocktails as well as original creations from our bartenders. UNIQUE DISTILLERY TOUR & EXPERIENCE We are proud to distill some of the best spirits in the country, right here in Bloomington. Our vodka and coffee liqueur have both won gold medals in national spirit competitions. Our whiskey, rum, gin, and other spirits are pretty delicious too. We combine age-old distilling techniques with modern technology, and are more than happy to walk you through the entire process from local grains, fruit, and botanicals to your glass.Tours start at only $10 and you can book online.
19
Start:Tuscan Hills Winery
Effingham, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
Since officially opening on July 1st, 2011, the winery has become home to numerous weddings, showers, fundraisers, class reunions, musical performances, and holiday parties. The owners, Wes and Wanda Pitcher want all visitors to “Come as our guests, leave as our friends.” Tuscan Hills Winery provides an old-world Tuscan feel in the heart of Effingham, Illinois. We are particularly focused on offering exceptional quality wines and providing a comfortable, home-like atmosphere for all ages. We are family and pet friendly. All of our wines are made right here at the winery. However, if wine isn’t the drink for you, we also offer a full bar, wine-slushies, and sangrias. We offer wine tastings daily. Tuscan Hills isn’t only about the wine; it’s about the experience.
20
Start:FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing
Collinsville, Illinois·
3.5
(97) review
9301 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234-1799
21
Start:Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Collinsville, Illinois·
4.5
(830) review
A sophisticated Native American society of about 20,000 people that operated via a sun calendar and disappeared by 1400.
22
Start:Skyview Drive-In
Belleville, Illinois·
4.5
(81) review
5700 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226-4616
23
Start:America's Center
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.5
(91) review
701 Convention Plaza, Suite 300, Saint Louis, MO 63101-1275
24
Start:Raging Rivers
Grafton, Illinois·
4.0
(93) review
Along the scenic Great River Road in Grafton, Illinois, Raging Rivers WaterPark is cool when it's hot! From our zoomin' Cascade Body Flumes to our lazy Endless River, there's something for everyone!
25
Start:World Chess Hall of Fame
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.0
(99) review
The mission of the World Chess Hall of Fame is to educate visitors, fans, players, and scholars by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the game of chess and its continuing cultural and artistic significance. The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) celebrates one of the world's oldest and best-loved games through vibrant, engaging exhibitions and creative programming. A not-for-profit, collecting institution situated in the heart of Saint Louis, the WCHOF houses both the U.S. and World Chess Halls of Fame, which honor the accomplishments of the game's finest players. The organization presents exhibitions that explore the history of the game, as well as its remarkable impact on arts and culture. These unique shows and programs are designed to appeal to both the chess novice and expert, defying expectations and enhancing knowledge of the game. Along with those of its sister organization, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, the WCHOF's activities have distinguished Saint Louis as a national and international chess destination.
26
Start:St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
Saint Louis, Missouri·
5.0
(96) review
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 am - 4:30 pm. Visit the permanent Holocaust exhibition, attend a program, or book a session in the Impact Lab!
27
Start:Two Plumbers Brewery and Arcade
Saint Charles, Missouri·
4.5
(9) review
Nano brewery and retro arcade. Ten rotating taps and over 35 arcade and pinball games. We don't sell food but you can bring in your own or get delivery. 21 and up only.
28
Start:Missouri Town Living History Museum
Lee's Summit, Missouri·
4.5
(99) review
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
29
Start:Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
Independence, Missouri·
4.0
(97) review
Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on the Missouri frontier.
30
Start:Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(96) review
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
31
Start:Bury the Hatchet
Overland Park, Kansas·
5.0
(854) review
Bury the Hatchet is Kansas City’s Premier Axe Throwing experience. Want something fun & new to try out? Book now and bring your friends and family!
32
Start:Game Show Battle Rooms
Overland Park, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
33
Start:Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Overland Park, Kansas·
5.0
(862) review
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221-7803
34
Start:Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
Lenexa, Kansas·
5.0
(9) review
West 87 St Parkway, Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215
35
Start:Thompson Barn
Lenexa, Kansas·
5.0
(9) review
11184 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66219-1236
36
Start:Prairie Highlands Golf Course
Olathe, Kansas·
4.0
(8) review
14695 S Inverness St, Olathe, KS 66061-6806
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What's the driving distance between Akron and Kansas City?
The distance is 782 miles
What's the travel time between Akron and Kansas City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 14h 36m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Akron and Kansas City?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Kansas City?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Kansas City
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The weather in Kansas City is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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