Hudson, OH Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Hudson, OH works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 202-mile quick runs to 239-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hudson, OH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
239.2 mi
Cincinnati, OH
Quickest Drive
3h 51m
Dayton, OH
Plan Around Hudson, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hudson, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hudson, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hudson, OH
Driving from Hudson, OH
On average, trips departing from Hudson, OH run 220 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 11m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 239 miles (4h 33m), while the shortest is just 202 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hudson, OH most often head toward Cincinnati, OH (239.2 mi, 4h 33m), Hamilton, OH (234.4 mi, 4h 29m), Dayton, OH (203.2 mi, 3h 51m), and Beavercreek, OH (201.5 mi, 3h 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.94 per gallon. For the typical 220-mile trip from Hudson, OH, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Hudson, OH and 1 routes heading into Hudson, OH, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 202 to 239 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hudson, OH covers 239 miles and takes approximately 4h 33m. Shorter options start at just 202 miles.
The average route from Hudson, OH runs about 220 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.94/gallon for regular), the average 220-mile trip from Hudson, OH costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hudson, OH include Cincinnati, OH, Hamilton, OH, Dayton, OH and Beavercreek, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hudson, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
23,007
Median Income
$180,931
Median Home Value
$444,800
Median Age
42.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hudson, OH at a Glance
Founded
1799
Elevation
1,066 ft
Area
26 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Hudson, OH
A sampling of people born in Hudson, OH.
Dante Lavelli
1923–2009
American football player (1923-2009)
James Ellsworth
1849–1925
American businessman (1849–1925)
Thomas Day Seymour
1848–1907
American classical philologist (1848–1907)
Brian Winters
1991
American football player, offensive lineman, guard
John Thomas Mickel
1934–2024
American botanist (1934–2024)
Ben Gedeon
1994
American football player (born 1994)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hudson, OH.
Hudson Historic District
historic district in Ohio, United States
Western Reserve Academy
private school in Hudson, Ohio, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q579848), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hudson, OH
Hudson is an affluent commuter city in northern Summit County with about 23,000 people as of 2020.
1 Hudson Clock Tower. (updated Jan 2019)
1 Hudson Cinema 10, 5339 Darrow Road, ☏ +1 330 655-3584. Hudson's only local movie theater. 2 Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Road, ☏ +1 330 653-5201. Hudson's largest park at 260 acres, it contains a lake for fishing and two miles of trails. (updated Jan 2019) 3 Veterans Way Park. (updated Jan 2019) 4 Tinker's Creek State Park. (updated Jan 2019)
1 Pad Thai, 5657 Darrow Road, ☏ +1 330 650-9998. moderate-fairly expensive. 2 Yours Truly, 36 S Main, ☏ +1 330 656-2900. moderate. (updated Jan 2019) Zeppes Bistro, 5843 Darrow Rd, ☏ +1 330-655-9600. Pizza (updated Dec 2018) 3 D'Agnese's Tomato Grill, 106 First Street, ☏ +1 330 342-3771. fairly expensive. 4 Noble House, 60 West Streetsboro Road, ☏ +1 330 655-9550. fairly expensive. 5 Hudson's, 80 N Main St, ☏ +1 330-650-1955. 7am-9pm. Casual eatery with burgers, comfort food, and a martini menu. (updated Jan 2019)
1 North End Wine Bar and Restaurant, 7542 Darrow Rd, ☏ +1 330 656-1238. (updated Jan 2019) Downtown 140, 140 N Main, ☏ +1 330 656-1294. (updated Dec 2018) 2 Kepner's Tavern. (updated Jan 2019)
Comfort Inn, 6731 Industrial Parkway, ☏ +1 330 650-2040. Free breakfast, WiFi, exercise room. Comfort Inn, 9172 Market Square Drive, Streetsboro, ☏ +1 330 422-6446. Free breakfast and game room. Comfort Suites, 2715 Creekside Drive. Twinsburg. Entirely suites, free breakfast, WiFi and exercise room. Econo Lodge, 9789 State Route 14, Streetsboro. +1 330 626-5511. Free breakfast and WiFi. Holiday Inn, 240 Hines Hill Road, ☏ +1 330 653-9191. $90-$120 per night. TownePlace Suites, 795 Mondial Parkway, ☏ +1 330 422-1855. Streetsboro. Free breakfast and WiFi, two-bedroom suites available.
Both Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK IATA) and Cleveland Hopkins Regional Airport (CLE IATA) are about thirty minutes from Hudson. I-80, the Ohio Turnpike, runs through the middle of Hudson, with an exit at State Route 8. State Route 8 begins in Cleveland and ends at the Interstate 76 and 77 interchange in Akron. SR 8 is a freeway south of the Ohio Turnpike, with an exit at SR 303. SR 8 provides freeway access to Akron and Canton via Interstate 77. State Route 303, named Streetsboro Street, runs west-east through central Hudson. SR 303 does not connect to the Turnpike but has intersections with SR 8 west of Hudson and SR 14 east of town; the latter provides access to Interstate 480 and Cleveland. Truck SR 303 by-passes the central business district to the south. State Route 91, named Main Street in the north part of town and Darrow Road starting a few blocks south of SR 303. SR 91 separates Hudson into east and west sections and intersects Interstate 480 a few miles north of town.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 4942-B Darrow Road, +1 330 342-0725 METRO, Akron's public bus system, has several stops in Hudson. Call +1 330 762-0341 for information.
Travel tips adapted from Hudson (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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