How far is Akron, OH from Brownhelm, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Brownhelm, OH is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
56.84 mi
01h 12m
Flight
45.01 mi
72.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.01 mi
Kilometers
72.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.84 mi
Kilometers
91.47 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownhelm
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Brownhelm
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Strongsville
OH

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

From Akron
28.4 mi
00h 36m
To Brownhelm
28.5 mi
00h 36m

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
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.1 mi · 40 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Road

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Baumhart Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
37.1 mi · 65%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 16%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 8%
Baumhart Road
2.31 mi · 4%
West Exchange Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Brecksville Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

37.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strongsville
00h 36m from Akron
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Brownhelm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Strongsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Akron and 28.5 miles from Brownhelm.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Brownhelm.

Stop Ideas Near Strongsville

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 Strongsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 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 5.5 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 6.7 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 Strongsville.

RAIL

Elyria

23 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

24 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

75 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Brownhelm. Straight-line distance: 45.01 mi (72.43 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Brownhelm

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

Population7,802
Coordinates41.3889300, -82.2826600
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Brownhelm (-82.28266, 41.38893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.53 $17.05
Premium $4.79 $9.63 $19.26
Diesel $4.30 $8.65 $17.30

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 Brownhelm. The current time is 01:10:22.

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.