How far is Akron, OH from Columbiana, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Columbiana, OH is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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.
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Columbiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Columbiana.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Continue on South Forge Street
964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
2216 ft · 32 sec · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
36.8 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
839 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Columbiana Canfield Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Columbiana Canfield Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Park Avenue
75 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Alley
19 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Alley
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Columbiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 76 East
Merge slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Columbiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Columbiana?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Craig Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Akron and 30.1 miles from Columbiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Columbiana.
Stop Ideas Near Craig Beach
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 Craig Beach.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Columbiana. Straight-line distance: 45.05 mi (72.5 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbiana
City in Alabama
| Population | 6,284 |
| Coordinates | 40.8883900, -80.6939600 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbiana (-80.69396, 40.88839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
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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