Origin
South Canal, OH
Late night in South Canal on Saturday
Local time
12:33 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
42m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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 36 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Canal Street, West Broad Street, Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 36 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Canal Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Canal, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Canal, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Canal Street | — | — |
| West Broad Street | — | — |
| Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest | — | — |
| Holcomb Road | — | — |
| Pa St 3 | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| SR 8 North | — | — |
| Akron Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Canal Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 West Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Broad Street
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
·
24 sec
·
Pa St 3
8
Turn left
10 mi
·
14 min
9
Turn slight left
4.0 mi
·
5 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 76 West
11
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
16 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
13
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Akron Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
15
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fountain Street
16
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
17
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
24 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 the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bowery Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Akron on Saturday
Local time
12:33 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
42m 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 36 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Canal Street, West Broad Street, Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.59 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.
The drive from South Canal, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Canal, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Canal, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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