How far is Akron, OH from Ashtabula, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Ashtabula, OH is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Ashtabula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Ashtabula.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
749 ft · 25 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue
1711 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue
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Turn left onto Fountain Street
65 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 North
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
34 mi · 37 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Ashtabula
1620 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 45
1173 ft · 26 sec · State Route 45
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Continue on Center Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Road West
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Ridge Road West
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Continue on West Prospect Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Prospect Road
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Turn slight right onto Center Street
1044 ft · 46 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Ashtabula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90
Continue on I 90
34 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Ashtabula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Ashtabula?
The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Willoughby Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Akron and 40.7 miles from Ashtabula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Ashtabula.
Stop Ideas Near Willoughby Hills
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 Willoughby Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Ashtabula. Straight-line distance: 66 mi (106.22 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashtabula
Town in Ohio
| Population | 17,917 |
| Coordinates | 41.8650500, -80.7898100 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashtabula (-80.78981, 41.86505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.17 | $24.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.75 | $27.49 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
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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