How far is Akron, OH from Crawford, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Crawford, OH is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
82.43 mi
01h 46m
Flight
60.66 mi
97.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.66 mi
Kilometers
97.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.43 mi
Kilometers
132.66 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T07:01
Arrive Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From Akron
41.2 mi
00h 53m
To Crawford
41.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1461 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Jewett Road

    3207 ft · 1 min · Cadiz-Jewett Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Toot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Toot Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Toot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
54.8 mi · 66%
US 250 East
1.92 mi · 2%
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
1.26 mi · 2%
Toot Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Cadiz-Jewett Road
0.61 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 53m from Akron
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Crawford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Akron and 41.2 miles from Crawford.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Crawford.

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Crawford. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.62 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crawford

City in United States of America

Population4,595
Coordinates40.3014600, -80.9876000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Crawford (-80.9876, 40.30146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.56
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.78 $21.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.34 $24.69
Premium $4.79 $13.94 $27.88
Diesel $4.30 $12.52 $25.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Crawford. The current time is 07:01:09.

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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.