Trip from Chardon, OH to Akron, OH

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Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

58.7 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 12m ★

6 AM

1h 18m

8 AM

1h 31m

10 AM

1h 23m

12 PM

1h 21m

3 PM

1h 23m

5 PM

1h 30m

8 PM

1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Chardon, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

This straightforward 58.7-mile drive from Chardon, OH, to Akron, OH, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on major expressways, making it an efficient option for getting between these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this drive is quite economical. You'll primarily travel on the Akron Expressway and I-271 Express, with some segments on I-90. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, this trip is ideal for those looking for a quick and direct connection without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.4 miles from Chardon, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 58.7-mile journey, with 82% of the drive taking place on expressways. You'll navigate segments of I-90 and I-271 Express before merging onto the Akron Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.1 miles on the Akron Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While this route prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, it provides a smooth and direct path, allowing you to cover the distance quickly. The character remains largely that of a busy interstate drive, connecting you from your starting point in Chardon to your destination in Akron.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 271 Express. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 58.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

35.8 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 271

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

40.9 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18A Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

57.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward SR 59: Perkins Street

57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | North Forge Street

Turn right onto North Forge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Akron Expressway	15.1 mi	18m
I 271 Express	13.9 mi	17m
I 90	10.3 mi	11m
I 271	5.1 mi	5m
Concord Hambden Road	4.7 mi	8m
Outerbelt East Freeway	3.6 mi	4m
North State Avenue	2.4 mi	3m
East Mill Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Akron Expressway — 15.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chardon, OH and Akron, OH.

Start on this road

323 ft · 25 sec · this road

Turn right onto SR 608

2.4 mi · 3 min · North State Avenue

Continue on SR 608

4.7 mi · 8 min · Concord Hambden Road

At end of road, turn left onto Auburn Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Auburn Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Auburn Road

334 ft · 8 sec · Auburn Road

Turn right onto SR 44

0.3 mi · 44 sec · State Route 44

Use the right lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 90

10 mi · 11 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 Express

14 mi · 17 min · I 271 Express

Merge onto I 271

3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271

5.1 mi · 5 min · I 271

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 2 min

Exit 18A Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

Merge onto SR 8

15 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 1B Toward SR 59: Perkins Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street

332 ft · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

Continue on Goodkirk Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

Turn right onto North Forge Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North Forge Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

162 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

Given that this 58.7-mile trip takes just over an hour, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid heavier traffic, especially as you approach the Akron area. The $9 fuel cost is minimal, so topping up your tank before you leave Chardon is a sensible precaution. While there are no mandatory stops suggested, consider taking a brief break if needed, perhaps around the halfway point. The longest stretch without a major change in road is 15.1 miles, so if you prefer more frequent pauses, plan accordingly. This is a drive where you can easily make up time if you encounter any minor delays.

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 29.4 miles from Chardon, OH, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.1 miles.

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 58.7 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.4 miles or 40m 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 5m

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 Chardon, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chardon, OH

This is one driving day of about 58.7 miles and 1h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chardon, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Akron Expressway for about 15.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.4 mi from Chardon, OH · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

29 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Chardon, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Akron, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.11 one way

$18.22 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$10.11	$20.22
premium	$4.91	$11.34	$22.69
diesel	$5.61	$12.96	$25.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.6	$6.16	$2.82
Efficient EV	14.7	$5.14	$2.35
EV Truck/SUV	23.5	$8.22	$3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Chardon, OH

Evening in Chardon on Tuesday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Evening in Akron on Tuesday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 12 mph 13% chance Live forecast

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

29 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 18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chardon, OH to Akron, OH covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Akron Expressway, I 271 Express, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Chardon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.11 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 route from Chardon, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Chardon, OH to Akron, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Akron, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chardon, OH

Akron, OH

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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