How far is Akron, OH from Augusta, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Augusta, OH is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
45.63 mi
01h 11m
Flight
37.74 mi
60.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.74 mi
Kilometers
60.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.63 mi
Kilometers
73.44 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-17T06:44
Arrive Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
22.8 mi
00h 35m
To Augusta
22.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown

    1456 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West

  12. 12

    Continue on Tuscarawas Street East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuscarawas Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Nassau Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Nassau Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Wood Street

    782 ft · 26 sec · South Wood Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1467 ft · 36 sec · East Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    2923 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast

    10 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on West Lincoln Way

    1413 ft · 22 sec · West Lincoln Way

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    779 ft · 21 sec · North Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Line Street

    722 ft · 20 sec · East Line Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Murray Avenue

    3240 ft · 2 min · Murray Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Arbor Road Northwest

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Arbor Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Aurora Road Northeast

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Aurora Road Northeast

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kensington Road Northeast

    154 m · 10 sec · Kensington Road Northeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kensington Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
20.4 mi · 45%
Lincoln Street Southeast
9.97 mi · 22%
Aurora Road Northeast
2.89 mi · 6%
Lincoln Street East
2.62 mi · 6%
Arbor Road Northwest
2.18 mi · 5%
Tuscarawas Street East
2.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 35m from Akron
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 22.8 miles from Akron and 22.8 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

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 Augusta. Straight-line distance: 37.74 mi (60.73 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Augusta

Augusta is a city in Carroll County, Ohio

Population1,507
Coordinates40.6858900, -81.0209300
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Augusta (-81.02093, 40.68589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.83 $13.66
Premium $4.79 $7.71 $15.42
Diesel $4.30 $6.93 $13.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Augusta. The current time is 06:44:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.