Origin
Dover, OH
Morning in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, OH to Akron, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
45.7 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Dover and Akron is a straightforward 45.7-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes. Because this is a compact trip across the Midwest, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the one-way commute. Since there are no mandatory stops required by the route, you have the flexibility to power through or linger depending on your schedule. It is a highly efficient connection that links these two Ohio locations primarily via interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 42.5 mi | 49m |
| North Tuscarawas Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 42.5 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 800
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Front Street
2
Turn right onto SR 211
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tuscarawas Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto I 77; US 250
43 mi
·
49 min
·
I 77; US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
8
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
9
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
10
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
11
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Dover, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 45.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 77; US 250
Merge onto I 77; US 250
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.1 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
4
44.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Fountain Street
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
44.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
SR 18 / East Market Street
Turn left onto SR 18 / East Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.09 one way
$14.18 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Canton, OH
23 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
56m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 93 percent of your time spent on major routes like I-77. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 42.5 miles on the interstate. While the start and end of the drive involve navigating North Tuscarawas Avenue and East Mill Street, the bulk of the experience is a consistent, high-speed cruise. The road maintains a steady pace, making it a functional and predictable drive rather than a winding scenic tour.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.5 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and North Tuscarawas Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 77; US 250.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 77; US 250): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.3 miles (Fountain Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Dover, OH
Full guide →New Philadelphia, called New Philly by locals, is a small town and county seat of Tuscawaras County (which means "mouth of river") in northeastern Ohio. Its twin city, Dover, is immediately to the northwest. The two towns generally operate as one, and are covered together in this article..
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 56m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.5 miles on I 77. 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 1.6 miles (I 77; US 250): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.3 miles (Fountain Street): 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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