Origin
Canaan, OH
Afternoon in Canaan on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canaan, 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
40m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canaan, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 30.4-mile drive from Canaan, OH to Akron, OH is a quick trip, estimated to take around 40 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 62% of it on interstates, making for efficient travel. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $5 for this journey. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio, offering a straightforward and practical connection between these two locations. It's a no-fuss option for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The personality of this drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 62% of the route utilizing interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.1 miles uninterrupted on I-76, offering a consistent pace. The main roads include I-76, Wooster Pike, and South Main Street, indicating a transition from highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach Akron. While primarily a highway-focused profile, expect some variations as you navigate through different road types, though the overall feel is geared towards efficient transit rather than leisurely sightseeing.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Wooster Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near I 76; US 224.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (I 76; US 224): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 76; US 224
Merge onto I 76; US 224
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| Wooster Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Easton Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 17.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 604
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Easton Road
2
Turn left onto SR 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Road
3
Continue on SR 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on SR 3
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wooster Pike
5
Continue on SR 3
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Pleasant Street
6
Continue on SR 3
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn left onto SR 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
8
Continue on SR 3
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wooster Pike
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
10
Merge onto I 76; US 224
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
15
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
16
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
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 Canaan, OH to Akron, OH covers 30.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, Wooster Pike, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Canaan, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (I 76; US 224): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Canaan, 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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