How far is Akron, OH from Fremont, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Fremont, OH is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
102.94 mi
02h 02m
Flight
85.35 mi
137.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.35 mi
Kilometers
137.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.94 mi
Kilometers
165.67 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Amherst
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Akron
51.4 mi
01h 01m
To Fremont
51.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Rawson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Rawson Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rawson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
81.2 mi · 79%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 9%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 4%
SR 53
3.25 mi · 3%
Rawson Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
West Exchange Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

81.2 mi · 01h 27m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
01h 01m from Akron
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Akron and 51.6 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

11 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

42 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 85.35 mi (137.36 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Fremont

City in Ohio, United States

Population15,839
Coordinates41.3503300, -83.1218600
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Fremont (-83.12186, 41.35033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $13.45
Round trip
$26.90
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.45 $26.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.40 $30.80
Premium $4.79 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $4.30 $15.62 $31.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Fremont. The current time is 06:43:33.

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.