How far is Akron, OH from Elmore, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Elmore, OH is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.45 mi
02h 12m
Flight
96.2 mi
154.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.2 mi
Kilometers
154.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.45 mi
Kilometers
179.36 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmore
Mon, May 25, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Mon, May 25, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-25T08:01
Arrive Elmore
Mon, May 25, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Henrietta
OH

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

From Akron
55.6 mi
01h 06m
To Elmore
55.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue

    1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Portage Path

    2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ghent Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 51: Elmore, Woodville, Gibsonburg

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Toledo Street

    94 m · 12 sec · Toledo Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harris Street

    62 m · 9 sec · Harris Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harris Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
91.2 mi · 82%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 8%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 4%
SR 51
1.26 mi · 1%
West Exchange Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Brecksville Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

91.2 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 06m from Akron
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Elmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Akron and 55.8 miles from Elmore.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Elmore.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

17 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

37 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

53 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

108 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Elmore. Straight-line distance: 96.2 mi (154.82 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Elmore

#2 Elmore

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,401
Coordinates41.4761600, -83.2957600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Elmore (-83.29576, 41.47616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.89 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.12
7.86 gal · 29.78 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.56 $29.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.79 $18.82 $37.65
Diesel $4.30 $16.91 $33.83

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Elmore. The current time is 08:01:12.

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.