Origin
Caldwell, OH
Morning in Caldwell on Friday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caldwell, 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 40m
Distance
104.9 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caldwell, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Caldwell, OH to Akron, OH covers 104.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Street, Marietta Road, McConnelsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.28 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.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Caldwell, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 104.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m 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 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 104.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 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 Caldwell, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Caldwell, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Street | — | — |
| Marietta Road | — | — |
| McConnelsville Road | — | — |
| I 77 North | — | — |
| Carroll Street | — | — |
| Fountain Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
| South Forge Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on North Street
56 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Street
2
Continue on West Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Street
3
Turn straight onto Marietta Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marietta Road
4
Turn right onto McConnelsville Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
McConnelsville Road
5
Take the ramp left toward I 77 North
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 77 North
6
Merge slight left
101 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
8
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fountain Street
9
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
10
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Market Street
11
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
12
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bowery Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.5 miles from Caldwell, OH, or about 50m 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 23 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Caldwell, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caldwell, OH
This is one driving day of about 104.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Caldwell, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.5 mi from Caldwell, OH · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Caldwell, 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
$16.28 one way
$32.56 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.27 | $40.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.16 | $46.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.01 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, OH
52 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
11 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
1h 40m 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 Caldwell, OH to Akron, OH covers 104.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Street, Marietta Road, McConnelsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.5 miles from Caldwell, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.28 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 Caldwell, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Caldwell, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Caldwell, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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