Origin
Augusta, OH
Afternoon in Augusta on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
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 11m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
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 Augusta, OH to Akron, 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 I 77, Lincoln Street Southeast, Aurora Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on I 77. 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 (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Augusta, OH to Akron, OH covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near CR 15 / Arrow Road Northwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (CR 15 / Arrow Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (SR 183 / North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (I 77; US 62): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 15 / Arrow Road Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto CR 15 / Arrow Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 183 / North Market Street
Turn right onto SR 183 / North Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 77; US 62
Merge onto I 77; US 62
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| Lincoln Street Southeast | 10 mi | 14m |
| Aurora Road Northeast | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Street East | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Arbor Road Northeast | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Tuscarawas Street East | 2 mi | 3m |
| Tuscarawas Street West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 20.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 9
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kensington Road Northeast
2
Turn right onto CR 18
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Aurora Road Northeast
3
Turn straight onto CR 14
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arbor Road Northeast
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 15
160 ft
·
4 sec
·
Arrow Road Northwest
5
Continue on Murray Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto East Line Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Line Street
7
Turn right onto SR 183
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Market Street
8
Turn left onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Lincoln Way
9
Continue on US 30
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Lincoln Street Southeast
10
Continue on US 30; SR 44
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lincoln Street East
11
Continue on US 30; SR 44
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Walnut Street
12
Turn right onto US 30
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cedar Street South
13
Turn left onto US 30; SR 172
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Street
14
Continue on US 30; SR 172
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on SR 172
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Tuscarawas Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on SR 172
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarawas Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
18
Merge onto I 77; US 62
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 77; US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
22
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 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 roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
26
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
28
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Augusta, OH · 41m 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 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
$7.08 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
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Friday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 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 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 Augusta, OH to Akron, 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 I 77, Lincoln Street Southeast, Aurora Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.08 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (CR 15 / Arrow Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (SR 183 / North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (I 77; US 62): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Augusta, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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