How far is Akron, OH from Danville, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Danville, OH is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Danville.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road
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Continue on East Bowman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street
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Turn left onto North Bever Street
2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Street
2589 ft · 1 min · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Columbus Road
13.5 mi · 16 min · South Columbus Road
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto Danville-Jelloway Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Danville-Jelloway Road
1226 ft · 25 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road
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Continue on North Market Street
1439 ft · 30 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Rambo Street
19 m · 3 sec · East Rambo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rambo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Danville.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Danville?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 35.2 miles from Akron and 35.4 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.91 one way or $19.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Danville.
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 Danville. Straight-line distance: 58.5 mi (94.15 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
Situated within the rolling rural landscape of northeastern Knox County in central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 994 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4475600, -82.2601600 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-82.26016, 40.44756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
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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