Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to North Canton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Canton, OH
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to North Canton, OH covers 17.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Akron Expressway, Portage Street Northwest, East Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 17.9 miles, with most of the trip on Akron Expressway and Portage Street Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on Akron Expressway.
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.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Portage Street Northwest. You will hit about 11 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 17.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 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
|
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.
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Portage Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 111
Toward Portage Street
6
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 228 / Portage Street Northwest
Turn left onto CR 228 / Portage Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| Portage Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Charlotte Street Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 14.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and North Canton, 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 111
Toward Portage Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 228
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Portage Street Northwest
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto Charlotte Street Northwest
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
Charlotte Street Northwest
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Charlotte Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Charlotte Street Northwest
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto West Maple Street
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Maple Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Maple Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
North Canton, OH
Morning in North Canton on Friday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
25m 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 North Canton, OH covers 17.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Portage Street Northwest, East Mill Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 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 $2.78 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 17.9 miles you will encounter 11 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.
The route from Akron, OH to North Canton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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