Origin
New Franklin, OH
Evening in New Franklin on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Franklin, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or a short excursion within Ohio, the 10.8-mile journey from New Franklin to Akron is a straightforward trip. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel for this local connection. Because the entire route is navigated on local roads without any highway travel, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You can easily budget for this drive with a fuel cost of just $2, making it an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Midwest locales. Since there are no required stops, you can complete this run in one seamless stretch. It is a practical, no-fuss route that bridges the distance between New Franklin and Akron efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 9.5 mi | 19m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Nimisila Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Thornton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 22 East Exchange Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Exchange Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bowery Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 9.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Nimisila Road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
9.1 mi
·
17 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto East Thornton Street
452 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Thornton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto South Broadway Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn left onto 22 East Exchange Street
381 ft
·
8 sec
·
22 East Exchange Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SR 261
377 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Exchange Street
7
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
9
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Thornton Street
Turn right onto East Thornton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn left onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
22 East Exchange Street
Turn left onto 22 East Exchange Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Bowery Street
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Akron on Saturday
Local time
5:00 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is strictly a turn-heavy local drive, so keep your focus on the road rather than expecting a long, mindless cruise. You will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local streets, specifically South Main Street, South Broadway Street, and West Nimisila Road. With zero percent of the trip spent on highways, you should prepare for a steady, low-speed pace rather than a quick interstate sprint. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 9.5 miles along South Main Street, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires constant attention to local traffic patterns as you transition between these two Ohio communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (East Thornton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (East Thornton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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