How far is Akron, OH from Hartville, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Hartville, OH is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.18 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.73 mi
20.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.73 mi
Kilometers
20.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.18 mi
Kilometers
29.26 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Mon, Jun 1, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-06-01T15:00
Arrive Hartville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lakemore
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Hartville
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 224 East: Mogadore

    2946 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 43

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 43

  13. 13

    Continue on Kent Avenue Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kent Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Maple Street

    2585 ft · 2 min · West Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto South Prospect Avenue

    62 m · 12 sec · South Prospect Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Smyth Court Southeast

    21 m · 3 sec · Smyth Court Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smyth Court Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 224 East
8.46 mi · 47%
Akron Expressway
3.25 mi · 18%
State Route 43
2.73 mi · 15%
Kent Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 9%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 3%
West Maple Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 224 East

Merge slight left

7.9 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakemore
00h 15m from Akron
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Hartville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lakemore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Akron and 9.1 miles from Hartville.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lakemore

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

31 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

58 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

68 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Hartville. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Hartville

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population3,088
Coordinates40.9636700, -81.3312200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Hartville (-81.33122, 40.96367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.79 $3.07 $6.13
Diesel $4.30 $2.75 $5.51

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Hartville. The current time is 15:00:16.

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.