Origin
Aurora, OH
Evening in Aurora on Friday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, OH to Freedom Dam, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, OH
Lucien Schreiber
Freedom Dam, OH
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, OH to Freedom Dam, OH covers 8.7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Chillicothe Road, State Route 43, Streetsboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on North Chillicothe Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Chillicothe Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 306 / North Chillicothe Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aurora, OH to Freedom Dam, OH is easy. At 14m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 306 / North Chillicothe Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (SR 14; SR 303 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 303): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 306 / North Chillicothe Road
Depart onto SR 306 / North Chillicothe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 14; SR 303 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 303 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Navigation decision point
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 303
Turn left onto SR 303
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Chillicothe Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| State Route 43 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Streetsboro Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Richfield Hudson Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland East Liverpool Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| SR 303 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Chillicothe Road
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, OH and Freedom Dam, OH.
1
Start on SR 306
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Chillicothe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on SR 43
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 43
3
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 303
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
4
Turn left onto SR 303
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
SR 303
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on SR 303
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Streetsboro Road
6
Continue on SR 303
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richfield Hudson Road
7
Arrive at destination
SR 303
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Freedom Dam, OH
Evening in Freedom Dam on Friday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
17 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
14m 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 Aurora, OH to Freedom Dam, OH covers 8.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Chillicothe Road, State Route 43, Streetsboro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Aurora, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.35 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 Aurora, OH to Freedom Dam, OH is easy. At 14m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 306 / North Chillicothe Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (SR 14; SR 303 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 303): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Aurora, OH to Freedom Dam, 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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