How far is Akron, OH from Cambridge, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Cambridge, OH is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
82.39 mi
01h 37m
Flight
72.66 mi
116.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.66 mi
Kilometers
116.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.39 mi
Kilometers
132.6 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T01:47
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From Akron
41.2 mi
00h 48m
To Cambridge
41.2 mi
00h 48m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Forge Street

    964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

    2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

    937 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz

    1995 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cadiz Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beatty Avenue

    2436 ft · 2 min · Beatty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    842 ft · 42 sec · North 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Foster Avenue

    625 ft · 27 sec · Foster Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Foster Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
78.1 mi · 95%
Cadiz Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Highland Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Beatty Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Goodkirk Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 48m from Akron
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Akron and 41.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Loudon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loudon.

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 72.66 mi (116.93 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population10,323
Coordinates40.0311800, -81.5884600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Cambridge (-81.58846, 40.03118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.56
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.78 $21.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.34 $24.69
Premium $4.79 $13.94 $27.88
Diesel $4.30 $12.52 $25.05

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 Cambridge. The current time is 01:47:20.

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.