How far is Akron, OH from Huron, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Huron, OH is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
71.81 mi
01h 32m
Flight
58.03 mi
93.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.03 mi
Kilometers
93.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.56 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Olmsted Falls
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
35.9 mi
00h 46m
To Huron
36 mi
00h 46m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.3 mi · 29 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lorain Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo

    2571 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Northwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

    19.4 mi · 21 min · State Route 2

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Berlin Heights

    1265 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ceylon Road

    1 km · 59 sec · Ceylon Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road East

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road East

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1513 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road West

    61 m · 8 sec · Cleveland Road West

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Williams Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williams Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 38%
State Route 2
19.4 mi · 27%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 13%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 6%
Cleveland Road East
3.59 mi · 5%
West Exchange Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmsted Falls
00h 46m from Akron
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Huron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Olmsted Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Akron and 36 miles from Huron.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Olmsted Falls

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

16 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

68 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Huron. Straight-line distance: 58.03 mi (93.39 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Huron

City in Erie County, Ohio

Population6,827
Coordinates41.3950500, -82.5551700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Huron (-82.55517, 41.39505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.75
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.37 $18.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.73 $21.46
Premium $4.79 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $4.30 $10.89 $21.78

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 Huron. The current time is 04:52:48.

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.