Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brimfield, OH
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Freedom Dam, OH
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Brimfield, OH to Freedom Dam, OH is 12.2 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Diagonal Road and State Route 43, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio, taking you from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a quick trip, mostly on surface roads, making it ideal for a brief excursion or as part of a larger exploration of the region. You'll find the drive straightforward and efficient, suitable for a last-minute outing.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal Road | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| State Route 43 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Franklin Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Mantua Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Richfield Hudson Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| SR 261 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Streetsboro Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Water Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brimfield, OH and Freedom Dam, OH.
Start on CH 18
Turn left onto SR 43
Continue on SR 43
Turn left onto SR 261
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 43
Turn slight right onto SR 43
Continue on SR 43
Turn right onto CH 155
Turn straight onto SR 303
Continue on SR 303
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 43 / State Route 43
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 261
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 43 / Gougler Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| premium | $5.43 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brimfield on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Freedom Dam on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with highway travel making up about 27% of the total distance. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Diagonal Road, covering 4.6 miles. After this, you'll transition to State Route 43 and Franklin Avenue, which are also surface roads. Expect a more local feel as you navigate through these areas, with frequent intersections rather than high-speed cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 43 / State Route 43.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 43 / State Route 43): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (SR 261): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
114 ft
Total Descent
123 ft
Highest Point
1,121 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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