How far is Akron, OH from Tuscarawas, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Tuscarawas, OH is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.63 mi
01h 10m
Flight
47.8 mi
76.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.63 mi
Kilometers
89.52 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscarawas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Tuscarawas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
27.8 mi
00h 35m
To Tuscarawas
27.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Tuscarawas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Tuscarawas.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Forge Street

    964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

    2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

    937 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 800 North, SR 416: New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas

    1469 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    79 m · 11 sec · South Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Commercial Avenue Southeast

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Commercial Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1106 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    133 m · 9 sec · North Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    811 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Cherry Street

    30 m · 3 sec · East Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cherry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Tuscarawas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
47 mi · 84%
Commercial Avenue Southeast
6.35 mi · 11%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Goodkirk Street
0.43 mi · 1%
SR 800 North
0.28 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 35m from Akron
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Tuscarawas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Tuscarawas?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Akron and 27.8 miles from Tuscarawas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Tuscarawas.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Tuscarawas. Straight-line distance: 47.8 mi (76.93 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Tuscarawas

#2 Tuscarawas

Village in Ohio, USA

Population1,044
Coordinates40.3947900, -81.4070600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Tuscarawas (-81.40706, 40.39479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.31 $16.63
Premium $4.79 $9.39 $18.78
Diesel $4.30 $8.44 $16.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Tuscarawas. The current time is 05:13:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.