How far is Akron, OH from Apple Creek, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Apple Creek, OH is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Apple Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Apple Creek.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon
1245 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North Apple Creek Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · North Apple Creek Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1781 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Richenbaugh Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Richenbaugh Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richenbaugh Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Apple Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 585
Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Apple Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Apple Creek?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Akron and 17.9 miles from Apple Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Apple Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Doylestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doylestown.
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Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Apple Creek. Straight-line distance: 28.26 mi (45.48 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apple Creek
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,185 |
| Coordinates | 40.7517200, -81.8393000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apple Creek (-81.8393, 40.75172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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