Origin
South Canal, OH
Morning in South Canal on Saturday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Canal, 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
49m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Canal, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Canal, OH to Akron, OH covers 34.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, SR 5, South Canal Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 34.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and SR 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.4 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and SR 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near SR 534 / West Broad Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SR 534 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (SR 5): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 534 / West Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 534 / West Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 5
Turn left onto SR 5
Navigation decision point
7
32 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
34.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| SR 5 | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| South Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holcomb Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Canal, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Niles Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Niles Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
3
Turn left onto SR 534
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Broad Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on West Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
5
Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
6
Continue on Holcomb Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Road
7
Turn right onto Pa St 3
371 ft
·
23 sec
·
Pa St 3
8
Turn left onto SR 5
10 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 5
9
Turn slight left onto SR 5
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 76 West
11
Merge onto I 76
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 76
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
17
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
18
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
19
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
20
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from South Canal, OH · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from South Canal, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Akron, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Akron, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.65 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Saturday
Local time
7:28 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
11 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
49m 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 South Canal, OH to Akron, OH covers 34.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, SR 5, South Canal 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 17.2 miles from South Canal, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SR 534 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (SR 5): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Canal, 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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