How far is Akron, OH from Camden, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Camden, OH is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.38 mi
01h 12m
Flight
42.33 mi
68.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.33 mi
Kilometers
68.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.9 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Nov 6, 3:52 PM EST
Return by in Akron
Fri, Nov 6, 5:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Camden
Fri, Nov 6, 3:52 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EST
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
Medina
OH

City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio

From Akron
26.6 mi
00h 36m
To Camden
26.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
51°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Innerbelt

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    12.8 mi · 16 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina

    886 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wadsworth Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wadsworth Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    118 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    1775 ft · 35 sec · South Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Norwalk Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spieth Road

    67 m · 3 sec · Spieth Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Spieth Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Elyria Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    58 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward LaGrange-Richfield Road

    9 m · 1 sec · LaGrange-Richfield Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto LaGrange-Richfield Road

    3 mi · 5 min · LaGrange-Richfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on LaGrange Belden Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · LaGrange Belden Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    2479 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    65 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    3043 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Wakeman Belden Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Wakeman Belden Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wakeman Belden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kenmore Expressway
12.8 mi · 24%
Wakeman Belden Road
9.1 mi · 17%
Wadsworth Road
9.08 mi · 17%
Medina-Elyria Road
4.87 mi · 9%
LaGrange-Richfield Road
2.96 mi · 6%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

12.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
00h 36m from Akron
Leave By
4:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Akron and 26.8 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Medina, 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 Medina.

RAIL

Elyria

32 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

69 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Camden. Straight-line distance: 42.33 mi (68.12 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 Camden

Camden is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2378300, -82.3057200
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Camden (-82.30572, 41.23783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.96
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $7.48 $14.96
Mid-grade $4.56 $8.58 $17.15
Premium $5.10 $9.59 $19.18
Diesel $6.39 $12.02 $24.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Camden. The current time is 14:40:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.