How far is Akron, OH from Avon Center, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Avon Center, OH is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Avon Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Avon Center.
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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
1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Portage Path
2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
20.8 mi · 22 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Lorain Road
1517 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Lorain Road West
838 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Lorain Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road
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Turn right onto Root Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Root Road
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Turn left onto Bainbridge Road
1996 ft · 59 sec · Bainbridge Road
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Road
35 m · 2 sec · Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Center Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
94 m · 11 sec · Detroit Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
18 m · 3 sec · Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Avon Center.
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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sunny near Avon Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Avon Center?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
North Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Akron and 23.4 miles from Avon Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Avon Center.
Stop Ideas Near North Royalton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Royalton.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Avon Center. Straight-line distance: 36.87 mi (59.33 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon Center
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 15,724 |
| Coordinates | 41.4597600, -82.0195900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon Center (-82.01959, 41.45976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
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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