Origin
Canton, OH
Night in Canton on Friday
Local time
11:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, OH
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Trip Overview
Canton to Akron is 23.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 77, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio and the Midwest region, making it a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection between two cities, ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect efficient travel. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey taking place on the interstate. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the 23.3 miles, including a continuous stretch of 20.5 miles on I 77. Expect a smooth, high-speed experience as you navigate between Canton and Akron. The route primarily utilizes I 77, offering a direct and efficient path. Little changes in terms of road type, so prepare for a straightforward interstate cruise.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Tuscarawas Street West. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (High Avenue Southwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street Southwest
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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High Avenue Southwest
At end of road, turn right onto High Avenue Southwest
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West
Turn left onto SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
21.7 mi into trip
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~27m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| Tuscarawas Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 20.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
McKinley Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
500 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
3
At end of road, turn right onto High Avenue Southwest
271 ft
·
14 sec
·
High Avenue Southwest
4
Turn left onto SR 172
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarawas Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
6
Merge onto I 77; US 62
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 77; US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
10
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 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 roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Akron on Friday
Local time
11:43 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
26 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
31m 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 Canton, OH to Akron, OH covers 23.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Tuscarawas Street West, East Mill 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 11.6 miles from Canton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.62 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 23.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (High Avenue Southwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Canton, 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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