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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon
1245 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road
32 m · 2 sec · Akron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Akron Road
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Take the exit right
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left
75 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Dover Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Millersburg Road
11.1 mi · 16 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Vermillion Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Vermillion Street
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Continue on North Clay Street
2972 ft · 52 sec · North Clay Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto County Road 19A
19 m · 3 sec · County Road 19A
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wooster.
Elyria
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Clark. Straight-line distance: 48.09 mi (77.39 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clark
County in Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.4489500, -81.9023600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark (-81.90236, 40.44895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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