How far is Akron, OH from Glendale, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Glendale, OH is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Glendale.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
3006 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1437 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fair Oaks Road
157 m · 18 sec · Fair Oaks Road
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto West Glendale Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Glendale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Glendale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Glendale.
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.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Glendale?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Akron and 12.5 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights
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 Boston Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 21.83 mi (35.14 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
Situated in northeastern Ohio, this location is positioned within the boundaries of Cuyahoga County at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3970000, -81.5423400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendale (-81.54234, 41.397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.98 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
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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