Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
8:00 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
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 South Main Street, East Mill Street, South Forge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 45.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East Mill Street | — | — |
| South Forge Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
| Goodkirk Street | — | — |
| SR 8 South | — | — |
| Akron Expressway | — | — |
| SR 172 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Augusta, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
13 ft
·
East Mill Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
5
Continue on South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Forge Street
6
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Market Street
7
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodkirk Street
8
Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 8 South
9
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
11
Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street West
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuscarawas Street West
12
Continue on Tuscarawas Street East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuscarawas Street East
13
Continue on Lincoln Street East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Street East
14
Continue on Nassau Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Street
15
Turn right onto South Wood Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Wood Street
16
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Walnut Street
17
Continue on Lincoln Street East
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lincoln Street East
18
Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincoln Street Southeast
19
Continue on West Lincoln Way
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Lincoln Way
20
Turn right onto North Market Street
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 Arbor Road Northwest
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arbor Road Northwest
24
Keep slight left to continue on Aurora Road Northeast
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Aurora Road Northeast
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kensington Road Northeast
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kensington Road Northeast
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Akron, OH · 35m 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
8:00 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 South Main Street, East Mill Street, South Forge Street. 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.
The drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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