How far is Akron, OH from East Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to East Cleveland, OH is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and East Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and East Cleveland.
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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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Turn right onto South Union Street
749 ft · 25 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue
1711 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue
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Turn left onto Fountain Street
65 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 North
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Aurora Road
1416 ft · 27 sec · Aurora Road
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road
47 m · 7 sec · Northfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road
801 ft · 18 sec · Northfield Road
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Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road
1582 ft · 38 sec · Warrensville Center Road
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Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chagrin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lee Road
3.8 mi · 10 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Lee Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Euclid Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and East Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to East Cleveland?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Macedonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Akron and 18.2 miles from East Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Macedonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and East Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 31.36 mi (50.47 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Cleveland
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,797 |
| Coordinates | 41.5331100, -81.5790100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Cleveland (-81.57901, 41.53311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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