Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Canal, OH
Shuaizhi Tian
The drive from Akron, OH to South Canal, OH covers 34.8 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, SR 5, South Canal Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 49m highway drive covering 34.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and SR 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.7 miles on I 76.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and SR 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto South Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Akron, OH and South Canal, OH, road signs point toward Barberton and Cleveland.
Barberton
Cleveland
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| SR 5 | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| South Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holcomb Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and South Canal, OH.
Start on West Bowery Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Continue on East Mill Street
Continue on South Forge Street
Turn right onto SR 18
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 8
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 76
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 5; SR 44
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 5; SR 44
Turn right onto Pa St 3
Turn left onto Holcomb Road
Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
Continue on West Broad Street
Continue on SR 534
Turn right onto South Canal Street
Turn right onto Niles Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Akron, OH · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into South Canal, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Akron on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in South Canal on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
49°F
Brimfield, OH
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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