How far is Akron, OH from Charlestown, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Charlestown, OH is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.15 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.13 mi
32.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.13 mi
Kilometers
32.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.15 mi
Kilometers
40.48 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-15T10:26
Arrive Charlestown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brimfield
OH

Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio

From Akron
12.6 mi
00h 16m
To Charlestown
12.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2216 ft · 32 sec · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2375 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rock Spring Road

    1 km · 2 min · Rock Spring Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Newton Falls Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Newton Falls Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newton Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
15.2 mi · 61%
SR 5 North
7.34 mi · 29%
Rock Spring Road
0.65 mi · 3%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Goodkirk Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Akron Expressway
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Merge slight left

14.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 16m from Akron
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Akron and 12.6 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

29 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

54 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 20.13 mi (32.39 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Charlestown

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population1,841
Coordinates41.1631100, -81.1478800
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Charlestown (-81.14788, 41.16311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.30
Round trip
$6.59
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.30 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.78 $7.55
Premium $4.79 $4.26 $8.53
Diesel $4.30 $3.83 $7.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Charlestown. The current time is 10:26:11.

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.