It was about a 4 hour drive for me. I traveled with a group of friends, one of which lives in Massilon, so we stayed one night there then continued our journey Friday morning. How far is Avon from Cleveland?
You should definitely go next year, it's a blast whether you are into reggae or not. My friend's dad actually does all of the artwork for it (as well as many other big events) which is how I got started in going. Lots of camping, nice beach, crystal clear water to swim, food/vendors everywhere, and 2 stages. Can't complain with that!