How far is Akron, OH from Aurora, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Aurora, OH is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Aurora.
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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
12.7 mi · 16 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
6.5 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
1818 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
735 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
2524 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Frost Road
1008 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Aurora Hudson Road
52 m · 5 sec · Aurora Hudson Road
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Continue on Frost Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Frost Road
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Turn left onto State Route 43
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 43
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Continue on South Chillicothe Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Chillicothe Road
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Continue on South Chillicothe Road
1498 ft · 27 sec · South Chillicothe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chillicothe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Aurora.
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.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
12.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Aurora?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Akron and 13.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights
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 Boston Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 18.64 mi (30 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,472 |
| Coordinates | 41.3175500, -81.3453900 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-81.34539, 41.31755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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