Origin
Charlestown, OH
Morning in Charlestown on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlestown, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlestown, OH
Alexis Bahl
Trip Overview
Charlestown, OH to Akron, OH is 24.7 miles and takes about 33m via I 76, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive primarily on a highway, making it ideal for a quick hop between locations within the Midwest region. It's a single-day trip that won't eat up much of your schedule, offering a practical connection between these two Ohio cities. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, so expect a direct journey with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| SR 5 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Rock Spring Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Newton Falls Road
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
Newton Falls Road
2
Turn left onto Rock Spring Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rock Spring Road
3
Turn right onto SR 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 5
4
Turn slight left onto SR 5
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 76 West
6
Merge onto I 76
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 76
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
12
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
13
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
14
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
15
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rock Spring Road
Turn left onto Rock Spring Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 76 West
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
24.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
13 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
33m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 76. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.4 miles on I 76, providing an uninterrupted segment at highway speeds. While the majority is interstate, you will also navigate some local roads such as Rock Spring Road and SR 5, offering a brief change of pace. Expect a fast-paced transit for the bulk of this trip.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Rock Spring Road.
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 12 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rock Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 33m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Akron, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Rock Spring Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Akron, 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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