How far is Akron, OH from Clarksfield, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Clarksfield, OH is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
55.89 mi
01h 19m
Flight
47.11 mi
75.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.11 mi
Kilometers
75.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.89 mi
Kilometers
89.94 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksfield
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Tue, May 12, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-12T20:32
Arrive Clarksfield
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Medina
OH

City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio

From Akron
27.9 mi
00h 39m
To Clarksfield
28 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Norwalk Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwalk Road

    84 m · 4 sec · Norwalk Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Norwalk Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Norwalk Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Medina-Norwalk Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Medina-Norwalk Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Herrick Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Herrick Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Medina-Norwalk Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Medina-Norwalk Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Zenobia Road

    51 m · 7 sec · Zenobia Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zenobia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medina-Norwalk Road
17.2 mi · 31%
Kenmore Expressway
12.8 mi · 23%
Norwalk Road
9.46 mi · 17%
Wadsworth Road
9.08 mi · 16%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 5%
West Liberty Street
2.25 mi · 4%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
00h 39m from Akron
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clarksfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 27.9 miles from Akron and 28 miles from Clarksfield.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Akron and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clarksfield.

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 Clarksfield. Straight-line distance: 47.11 mi (75.81 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Clarksfield

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population1,586
Coordinates41.1950500, -82.4115600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Clarksfield (-82.41156, 41.19505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.36 $16.71
Premium $4.79 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $4.30 $8.48 $16.96

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Clarksfield. The current time is 20:32:39.

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.