Wadsworth, OH Road Trips
Drivers starting from Wadsworth, OH have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 111-mile quick runs to 181-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Wadsworth, OH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
181.2 mi
Dayton, OH
Quickest Drive
51m
Lakewood, OH
Plan Around Wadsworth, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wadsworth, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wadsworth, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wadsworth, OH
Driving from Wadsworth, OH
The typical drive from Wadsworth, OH covers about 146 miles and takes around 2h 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 181 miles (3h 24m), while the shortest is just 111 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Wadsworth, OH include Dayton, OH (181.2 mi, 3h 24m) and Columbus, OH (111.4 mi, 2h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 146-mile trip from Wadsworth, OH, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Wadsworth, OH and 3 routes heading into Wadsworth, OH, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 111 to 181 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wadsworth, OH covers 181 miles and takes approximately 3h 24m. Shorter options start at just 111 miles.
The average route from Wadsworth, OH runs about 146 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 146-mile trip from Wadsworth, OH costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wadsworth, OH include Dayton, OH and Columbus, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wadsworth, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,302
Median Income
$77,581
Median Home Value
$235,600
Median Age
39.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Wadsworth, OH
Wadsworth is a small city in Medina County, Ohio.
Wadsworth was founded in 1814 and was named after General Elijah Wadsworth, a hero of the Revolutionary War. The Wadsworth City School District is known for success in athletics, the arts, and academics.
Historical Downtown District with picturesque Gazebo in the town square. 1 St. Mark's Episcopal Church. (updated Nov 2018)
Relax at one of Wadsworth's beautiful parks Shop at one of the many shops in the picture perfect downtown district. Blue Sky Drive-in is one of the few remaining drive-in movie theatres in Ohio. It is located on the east side of town and shows first run movies all summer long. Blue Tip Festival. A five day festival centered around a twenty foot tall blue match. (updated Nov 2018)
Bidinger's Ice Cream. is one of the most popular ice cream stands in the area. Blue Sky Drive-In. is one of the few remaining drive-in movie theatres in Ohio. It is located on the east side of town and shows first run movies all summer long. Casa Del Rio (in the Great Oaks Area). serves delicious Mexican food The Sub Station. is a train themed American restaurant located in the downtown district. Whole Day Cafe (in the downtown district). offers crepes, tea, coffee, and other pastries.
Ritzman's Pharmacy (located across from City Hall in the downtown district). offers a large variety of smoothies for the health conscious at their smoothie bar.
Rodeway Inn. Legacy Inn Suites. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, ☏ +1 877 410-6679.
Wadsworth is located just off of I-76 which runs from west of Akron east to New Jersey.
Travel tips adapted from Wadsworth on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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