Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Thursday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Cridersville, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
162.5 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cridersville, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Cridersville, OH covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Center Street, Rand Avenue, Innerbelt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.22 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.3 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 162.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 162.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Center 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Akron, OH to Cridersville, OH is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Cridersville, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Center Street | — | — |
| Rand Avenue | — | — |
| Innerbelt | — | — |
| Kenmore Expressway | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
| US 30 | — | — |
| US 30 West | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Cridersville, 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
5
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 71 South: Columbus
8
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
33 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 30 West: Mansfield
11
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
9 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
13
Keep slight right
6.3 mi
·
8 min
14
Keep slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Lincoln Highway
17
Take the exit left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Cridersville
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cridersville
20
Turn right onto National Road
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
National Road
21
Continue on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
22
Turn right onto Shawnee Road
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shawnee Road
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.3 miles from Akron, OH, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
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 36 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.3 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cridersville, 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.
+
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 162.5 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Akron, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.3 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.3 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cridersville, OH
The final approach into Cridersville, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cridersville, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.22 one way
$50.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $31.41 | $62.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.06 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.75 | $10.40 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Cridersville, OH
Morning in Cridersville on Thursday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
81 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
7 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
3h 8m 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 Cridersville, OH covers 162.5 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Center Street, Rand Avenue, Innerbelt. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.3 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 $25.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Akron, OH to Cridersville, OH is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Cridersville, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, OH to Cridersville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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