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OrrvilleOrrville, Ohio
Give Orrville half a day: the Smucker store, the depot museums and a drive-through. Sleep in Wooster, 20 min north, unless you are here for a rail tour.
Orrville is a small Wayne County town of about 8,400 people, laid out in 1852 and best known as the home of the J.M. Smucker Company, whose jam plant here is claimed to be the world's largest. There is no hotel strip and no nightlife to plan around: you come for the factory store, two small railroad and history museums on Depot Street, and the flat farmland roads of Amish country to the south. Most travellers pass through in two to four hours on the way between Wooster and Berlin, or stop for a Wayne County Speedway race night.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice and closed attractions), race nights if you want quiet
- Airports
- CAK · CLE
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Orrville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control (US, 24 h)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Orrville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyOrrville is a quiet small town and violent crime is rare.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control (US, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAK Akron-Canton Airport (Closest commercial airport, about 40 min by car via I-77 and US-30).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a bakery pastry$4–8
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main courseAdd 18–22% tip at a sit-down restaurant.$15–30
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
- Budget bedSmall-town motel double, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedSmall-town motel double, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedSmall-town motel double, a night, per roomUS$170
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAK Akron-Canton Airport (Closest commercial airport, about 40 min by car via I-77 and US-30) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 1 h 15 min by car; the usual choice for international arrivals)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Orrville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
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Mar
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−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. SR-57 runs north–south through town and meets US-30 to the south; downtown is walkable in about 15 minutes end to end, but the Smucker store, the speedway and the nature preserve are each a short drive apart. No local bus service; taxis and rideshare are thin, so do not arrive without a vehicle.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
US-30 or SR-57 north by car, about 20 min
College town with the better restaurants and hotels; pair it with Orrville in one day.
Kidron
goDoor to door: About 20 min
SR-57 south then Kidron Road, about 15 min
Shisler's Cheese House and the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center; go on a weekday.
Door to door: About 35 min
US-30 east then SR-39 south, about 30 min
The busiest Amish-country village; shops close on Sundays.
Millersburg
goDoor to door: About 45 min
SR-39 south from Berlin, about 40 min
County seat with a historic courthouse and more room to stay.
Door to door: About 25 min
US-30 east, about 20 min
Small village; only worth the detour if you are already heading east.
Charm
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
SR-557 south through Amish country, about 35 min
Tiny; combine with Berlin and Millersburg rather than a dedicated trip.
Marshallville
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
SR-57 north then SR-226, about 25 min
Village with a cider mill; seasonal hours, check first.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Orrville itself
Very few beds; a couple of small motels and short-term rentals. Book ahead or plan to sleep elsewhere.
Wooster
20 min north on SR-57 or US-30; the practical base with chain hotels and restaurants.
Berlin and Millersburg
25–35 min south in Amish country; inns and cabins, best for a two-night countryside stay.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–160 excl. bed
- High
- $160+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel in Wooster1 × 1 night × US$140 | US$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$55 | US$55 |
| Fuel, 100 km of local driving1 × US$10 | US$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$46 |
| Trip total≈ US$251 per person per day, bed included | US$501 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a bakery pastry | $4–8 |
| Diner breakfast | $10–16 |
| Sandwich or burger lunch | $12–20 |
| Sit-down dinner, main courseAdd 18–22% tip at a sit-down restaurant. | $15–30 |
| Gallon of fuel | $3.00–3.60 |
| Jam or peanut butter at the Smucker store | $5–12 |
| Wayne County Speedway grandstand ticket | $15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No useful public transport: without a car you are stuck.
- The Smucker factory store and the depot museums keep limited hours — check before you drive out.
- Wayne County Speedway is loud and dusty on race nights; bring ear protection and expect a field car park.
- Winter roads ice up on the SR-57 and US-30 approaches; summer evenings bring deer onto the back roads.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison control (US, 24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Orrville. Nearest consular offices are in Cleveland; national embassies are in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CAK → Orrville by rental car: about 40 min, fuel and tolls minimal
- CLE → Orrville by rental car: about 1 h 15 min
- Orrville → Wooster: about 20 min by car; no useful bus
Say or show
- Where is the Smucker store? — Where is the Smucker store? (SMUCK-er)
- Is this the way to Wooster? — Is this the way to Wooster? (WUSS-ter)
- Table for two, please — Table for two, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Thank you — Thank you
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Orrville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and closed attractions), race nights if you want quiet · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CAK and CLE: last departures, rental-car desks, taxi fallback.
- Walking cluster for downtown Depot Street with verified museum hours and cutoffs.
- Place pages for the Smucker store, the railroad depot and Johnson Woods with opening checks.
- Race-night fixture for Wayne County Speedway so the calendar can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Orrville
- officialOrrville Railroad Heritage Society
- officialWayne County Speedway
- officialOrrville Public Library
- secondaryWikivoyage: Orrville, revision 5161548 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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