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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.66 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.87 mi
59.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.87 mi
Kilometers
59.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.66 mi
Kilometers
75.1 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Center
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Avon Center
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
North Royalton
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
23.3 mi
00h 34m
To Avon Center
23.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue

    1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Portage Path

    2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ghent Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lorain Road

    1517 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lorain Road West

    838 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lorain Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Root Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Root Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bainbridge Road

    1996 ft · 59 sec · Bainbridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Avon Belden Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Center Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Detroit Road

    94 m · 11 sec · Detroit Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Center Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Center Road

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
20.8 mi · 45%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 19%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 9%
Center Road
2.85 mi · 6%
Avon Belden Road
2.32 mi · 5%
Root Road
1.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Royalton
00h 34m from Akron
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Royalton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Royalton.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

32 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

68 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

84 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Avon Center. Straight-line distance: 36.87 mi (59.33 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avon Center

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Population15,724
Coordinates41.4597600, -82.0195900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Avon Center (-82.01959, 41.45976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Avon Center. The current time is 05:36:11.

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.