Origin
Orange, OH
Night in Orange on Friday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
69.9 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, OH
Jill Burrow
Trip Overview
This straightforward 69.9-mile drive from Orange, OH, to Akron, OH, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. With 97% of the journey on highways, it's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical choice for covering ground. This route is focused on getting you from point A to point B smoothly, ideal if your priority is reaching your destination with minimal fuss. Both Orange and Akron are situated within the Midwest region, so you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout your travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 69.9-mile trip, with 97% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. The primary artery guiding you is I-77, which forms the backbone of this journey. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 60.8 miles on I-77, allowing for a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on major highways like I-77 and US 36, East Mill Street will be among the local roads you navigate closer to your destination. The profile suggests a drive characterized by its efficiency and limited scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 60.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and US 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 751.
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 1h 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 751): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
SR 751
Turn left onto SR 751
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
4
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Fountain Street
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 60.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 36 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
| SR 751 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 60.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Township Road 1248
321 ft
·
19 sec
·
Township Road 1248
2
Turn left onto SR 751
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
SR 751
3
Turn left onto US 36
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 36
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto I 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
9
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
10
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
11
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
12
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Orange, OH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Orange, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.8 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.85 one way
$21.70 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Akron on Friday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph
86% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
33°F
Canton, OH
35 mi in
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
28 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 23m 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 Orange, OH to Akron, OH covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, US 36, 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 35 miles from Orange, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.85 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 straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 751): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Orange, 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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