Origin
Shadyside, OH
Morning in Shadyside on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shadyside, 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
2h 24m
Distance
110.4 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shadyside, OH
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Shadyside to Akron, Ohio, covers approximately 113.6 miles and takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes. This drive is a straightforward, one-day trip, making it an easy excursion from the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicating a more connected and potentially turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. Plan for a day trip that requires minimal logistical planning beyond your departure time and fuel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.2 miles from Shadyside, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | 54.8 mi | 1h 2m |
| Cadiz-Dennison Road | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Central Avenue | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Pleasant Grove Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Colerain Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Heights Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| East Market Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 54.8 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadyside, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 7 Scenic
29 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Continue on SR 7 Scenic
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto SR 7 Scenic
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Avenue
4
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
5
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cadiz Pike
7
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sunset Heights Road
8
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Heights Road
9
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Colerain Road
10
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Grove Road
11
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
12
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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East Market Street
13
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Deersville Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
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Cadiz-Dennison Road
15
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 250; SR 800
16
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
17
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
21
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
22
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
23
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
24
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
26
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour drive from Shadyside to Akron, flexibility is key. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in both your origin and destination areas. Since it's a local, turn-heavy route with no long highway stretches, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially when relying on local roads. The main roads you'll be using include Central Avenue and North Lincoln Avenue, so familiarize yourself with these as your primary navigation points.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Shadyside, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shadyside, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shadyside, OH
This is one driving day of about 110.4 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Shadyside, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Water Street for about 54.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Shadyside, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 110.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
5
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
6
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
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US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m 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
110.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.13 one way
$34.27 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.02 | $38.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Cadiz, OH
55 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 24m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a highway share of 0%. Expect a journey that keeps you engaged with frequent turns and transitions as you navigate through towns and local roadways. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be experiencing the landscape and community at a more moderate pace. While there isn't a specific longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the overall feel suggests a continuous engagement with the road network rather than prolonged periods of high-speed travel.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on Water Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near SR 767; SR 7 Alt.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.1 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shadyside, OH and Akron, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport and New Philadelphia.
Bridgeport
7.1 mi in
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~8m
|
via SR 767; SR 7 Alt
New Philadelphia
53.8 mi in
|
~1h 17m
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via US 250; SR 800
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 2h 24m. Total distance: 110.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.8 miles on Water Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.1 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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