Origin
North Canton, OH
Morning in North Canton on Friday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Canton, 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
25m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Canton, OH
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
This short 17.8-mile drive from North Canton, OH to Akron, OH takes approximately 25 minutes and is a perfect, quick trip within the Midwest region. It's ideal as a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward and efficient transit. This drive is a simple connection between two points in Ohio, suitable for a quick errand or a transition to a longer trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is heavily influenced by its highway focus, with 79% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14 miles on I-77, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive is on the interstate, you will also navigate sections on Portage Street Northwest and East Mill Street, which may offer a slight change in scenery and speed. This route blends efficient highway travel with brief moments on local roads, providing a straightforward driving experience.
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 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Portage Street Northwest. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ream Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 17.8 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 0.1 miles (Ream Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Charlotte Street Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ream Street Northwest
Turn right onto Ream Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Charlotte Street Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlotte Street Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North: Akron
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 North: Akron
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 | 14 mi | 16m |
| Portage Street Northwest | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| West Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 14 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Canton, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on West Maple Street
391 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Maple Street
2
Turn right onto Ream Street Northwest
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ream Street Northwest
3
Turn left onto Portage Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Portage Street Northwest
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlotte Street Northwest
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
Charlotte Street Northwest
5
Turn right onto CR 228
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Portage Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 North: Akron
7
Merge onto I 77
14 mi
·
16 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
$2.76 one way
$5.53 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
7:41 AM
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
10 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
25m 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 North Canton, OH to Akron, OH covers 17.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Portage Street Northwest, 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 8.9 miles from North Canton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.76 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 17.8 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 0.1 miles (Ream Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Charlotte Street Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from North 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 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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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