How far is Akron, OH from Carrollton, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Carrollton, OH is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
50.39 mi
01h 11m
Flight
41.81 mi
67.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.81 mi
Kilometers
67.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.39 mi
Kilometers
81.09 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Sat, May 23, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, May 23, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-23T10:56
Arrive Carrollton
Sat, May 23, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
25.2 mi
00h 35m
To Carrollton
25.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.5 mi · 26 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon

    1990 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: East Liverpool

    2591 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Zwallen Way Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Minerva Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on West Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Canal Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Canton Road Northwest

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Canton Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2328 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Lisbon Street

    52 m · 6 sec · North Lisbon Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
21.5 mi · 43%
Canton Road Northwest
9.26 mi · 18%
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
6.14 mi · 12%
Zwallen Way Southeast
3.54 mi · 7%
Alliance Road Northwest
3.48 mi · 7%
US 30 East
1.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

21.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 35m from Akron
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Akron and 25.2 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.29 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 Carrollton

Township in Carroll County, Arkansas

Population3,017
Coordinates40.5728400, -81.0856500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Carrollton (-81.08565, 40.57284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.19
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.59 $13.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.55 $15.10
Premium $4.79 $8.53 $17.05
Diesel $4.30 $7.66 $15.32

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Carrollton. The current time is 10:56:25.

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.