Origin
Ravenna, OH
Evening in Ravenna on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ravenna, OH to Freedom Dam, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ravenna, OH
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Freedom Dam, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ravenna, OH to Freedom Dam, OH covers 8.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 44, Richfield Hudson Road, North Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on SR 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ravenna, OH to Freedom Dam, OH covers 8.8 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 2 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 (North Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (SR 303 / Richfield Hudson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Chestnut Street
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 303 / Richfield Hudson Road
Turn left onto SR 303 / Richfield Hudson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 44 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Richfield Hudson Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 44
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravenna, OH and Freedom Dam, OH.
1
Start on SR 59
309 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 44
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto SR 303
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Richfield Hudson Road
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
SR 303
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
$3.71/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.79 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Freedom Dam, OH
Evening in Freedom Dam on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
17 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
14m 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 Ravenna, OH to Freedom Dam, OH covers 8.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 44, Richfield Hudson Road, North Chestnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Ravenna, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 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 14m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (SR 303 / Richfield Hudson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ravenna, OH to Freedom Dam, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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