How far is Akron, OH from Clark, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Clark, OH is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
63.38 mi
01h 32m
Flight
48.09 mi
77.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.09 mi
Kilometers
77.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.38 mi
Kilometers
102 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clark
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T07:50
Arrive Clark
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Wooster
OH

City in Ohio

From Akron
31.7 mi
00h 46m
To Clark
31.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon

    1245 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Akron Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    75 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Dover Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dover Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Millersburg Road

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Millersburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Vermillion Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Vermillion Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Clay Street

    2972 ft · 52 sec · North Clay Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Washington Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · South Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 19A

    19 m · 3 sec · County Road 19A

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 19A

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 585
17 mi · 27%
Millersburg Road
11.1 mi · 17%
South Washington Street
8.69 mi · 14%
Kenmore Expressway
7.34 mi · 12%
Akron Road
5.74 mi · 9%
Vermillion Street
5.45 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

SR 585

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wooster
00h 46m from Akron
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Akron and 31.7 miles from Clark.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wooster

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Clark. Straight-line distance: 48.09 mi (77.39 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Clark

County in Ohio, United States

Population4,071
Coordinates40.4489500, -81.9023600
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Clark (-81.90236, 40.44895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.60
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.30 $16.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.79 $10.73 $21.46
Diesel $4.30 $9.64 $19.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Clark. The current time is 07:50:29.

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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.