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Trip from Akron, OH to Chatham, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

106.7 mi

172 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

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Downtown Chatham, OH, OH

Chatham, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Chatham, OH covers 106.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, SR 13, Kenmore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.4 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.56 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

53.4 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 39.4 mi 42m
SR 13 23.3 mi 28m
Kenmore Expressway 19.8 mi 24m
Newark Road 10.1 mi 15m
Mount Vernon Road 5.7 mi 8m
Innerbelt 1.8 mi 2m
St Joseph Road Northeast 1.5 mi 5m
North Main Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 39.4 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Chatham, OH.

1

Start on West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
2

Turn right onto West Center Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Center Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
4

Turn straight onto SR 59

1.8 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
5

Merge onto I 76; I 77

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 76; I 77
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 71

39 mi · 42 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 56 sec
Exit 169 Toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto SR 13

23 mi · 28 min · SR 13
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto SR 13

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Mulberry Street
13

Turn left onto SR 13

378 ft · 4 sec · Phillips Drive
14

Turn right onto SR 13

0.3 mi · 19 sec · South Main Street
15

Continue on SR 13

10 mi · 15 min · Newark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on SR 13

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
17

Continue on SR 13

5.7 mi · 8 min · Mount Vernon Road
18

Turn right onto St Joseph Road Northeast

1.5 mi · 5 min · St Joseph Road Northeast
19

At end of road, turn right onto SR 657

298 ft · 9 sec · Marion Road Northeast
20

Turn right onto Preston Road

459 ft · 20 sec · Preston Road
21

Arrive at destination

Preston Road

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 53.4 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.4 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatham, 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.

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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 Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 106.7 miles and 2h 17m.

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 71 for about 39.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

53 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

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Akron, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Lockview Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Akron, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13302525128

Visit website

Akron Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Akron, Ohio

0.6 mi

Alexandris Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wadsworth, Ohio

1.1 mi

The Lockview Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13302525128

Visit website

Akron Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+13303760600

Visit website

Alexandris Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.2

Wadsworth, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13303360203

Visit website

Al's Corner Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.6

Barberton, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13304757978

Visit website

A Walk In The Park Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13305369255

Visit website

Open Door Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 61

Lucas, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+14198923000

Visit website

The Blue Door Café & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–1:30 pm

+13309269774

Visit website

Waterloo Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13307735158

Visit website

Ken Stewart's Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $100 or ab

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13308672555

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 87.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 59 / Rand Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
23.1 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

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 169 Toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
6
87.5 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | SR 13 / West Chestnut Street

Turn left onto SR 13 / West Chestnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.56 one way

$33.12 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $18.38 $36.76
premium $4.91 $20.62 $41.24
diesel $5.61 $23.56 $47.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32 0 $11.20 $5.12
Efficient EV 26.7 0 $9.34 $4.27
EV Truck/SUV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Afternoon in Akron on Saturday

Local time

1:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chatham, OH

Afternoon in Chatham on Saturday

Local time

1:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

S 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

68°F

Mansfield, OH

53 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

2 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

2h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 106.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and SR 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.4 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and SR 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 106.7 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 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Chatham, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.

Mansfield

63.8 mi in | ~1h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 106.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Akron, OH to Chatham, OH covers 106.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, SR 13, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.4 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 $16.56 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 106.7 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Akron, OH to Chatham, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield 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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