How far is Akron, OH from East Palestine, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to East Palestine, OH is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
66.74 mi
01h 23m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.74 mi
Kilometers
107.41 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Palestine
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T04:11
Arrive East Palestine
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Craig Beach
OH

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
33.3 mi
00h 41m
To East Palestine
33.4 mi
00h 41m

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
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and East Palestine.

  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

    2216 ft · 32 sec · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Pittsburgh

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pittsburg

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    14 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Youngstown

    1515 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 7 South: North Lima, East Liverpool

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East South Range Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Range Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Woodworth Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Woodworth Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3234 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on North Market Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Rebecca Street

    49 m · 10 sec · West Rebecca Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
37.4 mi · 56%
Ohio Turnpike
14 mi · 21%
Woodworth Road
7.48 mi · 11%
North Market Street
1.95 mi · 3%
Market Street
1.35 mi · 2%
East South Range Road
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Merge slight left

36.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craig Beach
00h 41m from Akron
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near East Palestine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to East Palestine?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 33.3 miles from Akron and 33.4 miles from East Palestine.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Craig Beach

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

24 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and East Palestine. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
East Palestine

#2 East Palestine

Village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States

Population4,382
Coordinates40.8339500, -80.5403500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: East Palestine (-80.54035, 40.83395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.79 $11.30 $22.61
Diesel $4.30 $10.16 $20.31

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 East Palestine. The current time is 04:11:22.

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.