Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, OH
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Akron Expressway, Lincoln Street Southeast, Aurora Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.
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 45.6 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Mill Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Goodkirk Street
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
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 105
Toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
6
22.2 mi into trip
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~29m in
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SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West
Turn left onto SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
21.9 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 20.4 mi | 24m |
| Lincoln Street Southeast | 10 mi | 14m |
| Aurora Road Northeast | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Street East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Arbor Road Northwest | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Tuscarawas Street East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Tuscarawas Street West | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nassau Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 20.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Augusta, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Mill Street
4
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
5
Continue on South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
6
Turn right onto SR 18
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Market Street
7
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodkirk Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 8 South
9
Merge onto SR 8
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 105
Toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 172
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuscarawas Street West
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on SR 172
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuscarawas Street East
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 172
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Street East
14
Continue on US 30; SR 172
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Street
15
Turn right onto SR 44
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Wood Street
16
Turn left onto US 30; SR 44
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Walnut Street
17
Continue on US 30; SR 44
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lincoln Street East
18
Continue on US 30
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincoln Street Southeast
19
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Lincoln Way
20
Turn right onto SR 183
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Market Street
21
Turn left onto East Line Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Line Street
22
Turn right onto Murray Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR 14
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arbor Road Northwest
24
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 18
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Aurora Road Northeast
25
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kensington Road Northeast
26
Arrive at destination
SR 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Akron, OH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, OH
The final approach into Augusta, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Augusta, OH
Morning in Augusta on Friday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Canton, OH
23 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
9 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
1h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Lincoln Street Southeast, Aurora Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Akron, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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