Origin
Augusta, OH
Morning in Augusta on Friday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47 mi
76 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
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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 Augusta, OH to Akron, OH covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Aurora Road Northeast, Arbor Road Northeast, Arrow Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 1m drive with frequent turns across 47 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Aurora Road Northeast 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 Augusta, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Augusta, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Road Northeast | — | — |
| Arbor Road Northeast | — | — |
| Arrow Road Northwest | — | — |
| Murray Avenue | — | — |
| East Line Street | — | — |
| North Market Street | — | — |
| West Lincoln Way | — | — |
| Lincoln Street Southeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Aurora Road Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Kensington Road Northeast
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kensington Road Northeast
2
Turn right onto Aurora Road Northeast
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Aurora Road Northeast
3
Turn straight onto Arbor Road Northeast
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arbor Road Northeast
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Arrow Road Northwest
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
Arrow Road Northwest
5
Continue on Murray Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Avenue
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Line Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Line Street
7
Turn right onto North Market Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Market Street
8
Turn left onto West Lincoln Way
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Lincoln Way
9
Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincoln Street Southeast
10
Continue on Lincoln Street East
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lincoln Street East
11
Continue on East Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Walnut Street
12
Turn right onto Cedar Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cedar Street South
13
Turn left onto Nassau Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Street
14
Continue on Lincoln Street East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Street East
15
Continue on Tuscarawas Street East
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuscarawas Street East
16
Continue on Tuscarawas Street West
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarawas Street West
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
18
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
24 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fountain Street
21
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
22
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Market Street
23
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
24
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bowery Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Augusta, OH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.5 miles from Augusta, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Akron, OH
The final approach into Akron, 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
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.08 | $18.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 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 | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
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
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Canton, OH
24 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 Augusta, OH to Akron, OH covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Aurora Road Northeast, Arbor Road Northeast, Arrow Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Augusta, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 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 Augusta, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Augusta, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, OH to Akron, 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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