Origin
Genoa, OH
Late night in Genoa on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Genoa, 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
38m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Genoa, OH
Diego F. Parra
Trip Overview
The drive from Genoa, OH to Akron, OH covers 24.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Whipple Avenue Northwest, Tuscarawas Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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
This is a 38m highway drive covering 24.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and Whipple Avenue Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on I 77.
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 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Whipple Avenue Northwest. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CR 225 / Perry Drive 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 24.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 1 miles (CR 225 / Perry Drive Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 219 / Whipple Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 225 / Perry Drive Southwest
Turn left onto CR 225 / Perry Drive Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 219 / Whipple Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto CR 219 / Whipple Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
24.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Whipple Avenue Northwest | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Tuscarawas Street West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southway Street Southwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Perry Drive Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 15.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genoa, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on CR 247
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southway Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto CR 225
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Perry Drive Southwest
3
Turn right onto SR 172
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarawas Street West
4
Turn left onto CR 219
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Whipple Avenue Northwest
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 98
369 ft
·
19 sec
·
Everhard Road Northwest
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 North: Akron
7
Merge onto I 77
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
11
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
12
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
13
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
14
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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
Late night in Akron on Friday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph
86% 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
45 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
38m 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 Genoa, OH to Akron, OH covers 24.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Whipple Avenue Northwest, Tuscarawas Street West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Genoa, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.86 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 24.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 1 miles (CR 225 / Perry Drive Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 219 / Whipple Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Genoa, 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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