Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to New Franklin, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Akron to New Franklin, you will find this 10.7-mile journey to be a straightforward local connection. The drive typically takes about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street, South High Street, and West Nimisila Road to complete the trek. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition is seamless and familiar. This route is best suited for those who prefer a manageable, turn-heavy local drive over high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 9.3 mi | 18m |
| South High Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Nimisila Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Bowery Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 9.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and New Franklin, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
440 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn right onto SR 261
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South High Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on South Main Street
9.3 mi
·
18 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Nimisila Road
5
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 261 / South High Street
Turn right onto SR 261 / South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West Nimisila Road
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
New Franklin, OH
Morning in New Franklin on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this entire 10.7-mile route maintains a 0% highway share. Your journey consists of navigating local streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.3 miles along South Main Street. Because you are avoiding interstates, the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and the frequent turns required to navigate toward New Franklin. You will feel the personality of the Midwest landscape shift slightly as you transition away from Akron’s urban layout and into the more localized roads of the destination. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on local navigation throughout the 22-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 261 / South High Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Akron, OH to New Franklin, OH is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 261 / South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (West Nimisila Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Akron, OH
Full guide →Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 261 / South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (West Nimisila Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Franklin, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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