Origin
Charlestown, OH
Afternoon in Charlestown on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlestown, 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
33m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlestown, OH
Alexis Bahl
Trip Overview
Charlestown, OH to Akron, OH is 24.7 miles and takes about 33m via I 76, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive primarily on a highway, making it ideal for a quick hop between locations within the Midwest region. It's a single-day trip that won't eat up much of your schedule, offering a practical connection between these two Ohio cities. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, so expect a direct journey with minimal detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 76. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.4 miles on I 76, providing an uninterrupted segment at highway speeds. While the majority is interstate, you will also navigate some local roads such as Rock Spring Road and SR 5, offering a brief change of pace. Expect a fast-paced transit for the bulk of this trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and SR 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rock Spring Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rock Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Rock Spring Road
Turn left onto Rock Spring Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 76 West
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| SR 5 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Rock Spring Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Newton Falls Road
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
Newton Falls Road
2
Turn left onto Rock Spring Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rock Spring Road
3
Turn right onto SR 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 5
4
Turn slight left onto SR 5
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 76 West
6
Merge onto I 76
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 76
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
12
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
13
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
14
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
15
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
NW 3 mph
0% chance
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
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
33m 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 Charlestown, OH to Akron, OH covers 24.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, SR 5, Rock Spring Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Charlestown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.83 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 12 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rock Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Charlestown, 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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