How far is Akron, OH from Bratenahl, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Bratenahl, OH is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
38.3 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.34 mi
52.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.34 mi
Kilometers
52.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.3 mi
Kilometers
61.63 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bratenahl
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T23:23
Arrive Bratenahl
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Brecksville
OH

City in Ohio

From Akron
19.1 mi
00h 28m
To Bratenahl
19.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    2170 ft · 30 sec · Lakeland Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle

    989 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    742 ft · 20 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Lakeshore Boulevard

    2711 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Holden Lane

    152 m · 22 sec · Holden Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holden Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ghent Road
26.8 mi · 70%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 11%
Innerbelt
2.06 mi · 5%
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.65 mi · 4%
West Exchange Street
0.89 mi · 2%
South Portage Path
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ghent Road

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brecksville
00h 28m from Akron
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bratenahl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Brecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Akron and 19.1 miles from Bratenahl.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bratenahl.

Stop Ideas Near Brecksville

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 Brecksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 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 6.9 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 11.1 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 Brecksville.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

40 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

63 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Bratenahl. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.05 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Bratenahl

Town

Population1,153
Coordinates41.5425500, -81.6262400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Bratenahl (-81.62624, 41.54255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.73 $11.45
Premium $4.79 $6.47 $12.93
Diesel $4.30 $5.81 $11.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Bratenahl. The current time is 23:23:26.

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.