How far is Akron, OH from Leetonia, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Leetonia, OH is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
50.11 mi
01h 12m
Flight
42.26 mi
68.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.26 mi
Kilometers
68.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.11 mi
Kilometers
80.64 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leetonia
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-12T22:00
Arrive Leetonia
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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

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
Edinburg
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Akron
25 mi
00h 36m
To Leetonia
25.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2216 ft · 32 sec · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Alliance

    2297 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    781 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 14

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 14

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square

    129 m · 10 sec · State Route 14

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14

  18. 18

    Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Benton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Benton Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1494 ft · 44 sec · South Lincoln Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Franklin Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hazel Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Hazel Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Columbia Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
19.4 mi · 39%
State Route 14
11 mi · 22%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.34 mi · 17%
Franklin Avenue
6.15 mi · 12%
Benton Road
1.32 mi · 3%
West State Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburg
00h 36m from Akron
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Leetonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Akron and 25.1 miles from Leetonia.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Akron and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Leetonia.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

20 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

64 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

85 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Leetonia. Straight-line distance: 42.26 mi (68.01 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Leetonia

City in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,813
Coordinates40.8772800, -80.7553600
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Leetonia (-80.75536, 40.87728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.51 $15.02
Premium $4.79 $8.48 $16.96
Diesel $4.30 $7.62 $15.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Leetonia. The current time is 22:00:05.

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.