Origin
Akron, OH
Evening in Akron on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Charlestown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.2 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlestown, OH
Alexis Bahl
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Charlestown, OH covers 25.2 miles and takes about 33m 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 $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 33m drive with frequent turns across 25.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Charlestown, OH is easy. At 33m 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 Charlestown, 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 | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
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 Charlestown, 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
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 76 East: Youngstown
12
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
14
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
15
Keep slight right
6.6 mi
·
8 min
16
Turn left onto Rock Spring Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rock Spring Road
17
Turn right onto Newton Falls Road
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Newton Falls Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Charlestown, OH
Evening in Charlestown on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
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
33m 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 Charlestown, OH covers 25.2 miles and takes about 33m 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 12.6 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 $3.91 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 Charlestown, OH is easy. At 33m 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 Charlestown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, OH to Charlestown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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