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Trip from Akron, OH to Caldwell, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

104 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Noble County, Ohio, United States

Caldwell, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Caldwell, OH covers 104 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, Akron Expressway, Marietta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 104 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 104 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and Akron Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 77.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Akron Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.
6
46.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
102.3 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

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 25 Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 55.9 mi 59m
Akron Expressway 44.9 mi 51m
Marietta Road 0.6 mi 1m
McConnelsville Road 0.6 mi <1m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
Goodkirk Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Forge Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 55.9 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Caldwell, 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

45 mi · 51 min · Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

56 mi · 59 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 25 Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto SR 78

0.6 mi · 57 sec · McConnelsville Road
13

Turn left onto SR 821

0.6 mi · 1 min · Marietta Road
14

Continue on SR 821

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Street
15

Continue on North Street

56 ft · 2 sec · North Street
16

Arrive at destination

North Street

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caldwell, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Akron, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 104 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Akron, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 1m into the drive

city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dover, OH

52 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

Plain, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Philadelphia, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Caldwell, OH

The final approach into Caldwell, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

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
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.14 one way

$32.28 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $17.91 $35.83
premium $4.91 $20.10 $40.20
diesel $5.61 $22.96 $45.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.56 $6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Night in Akron on Thursday

Local time

10:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Caldwell, OH

Night in Caldwell on Thursday

Local time

10:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Dover, OH

52 mi in

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

11 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

1h 58m 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 Caldwell, OH covers 104 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Akron Expressway, Marietta Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52 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 $16.14 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 is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Akron, OH to Caldwell, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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