How far is Akron, OH from Lodi, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Lodi, OH is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Lodi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Lodi.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
25.4 mi · 31 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
802 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Lafayette Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Medina Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Medina Street
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Turn left onto Wooster Street
22 m · 2 sec · Wooster Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wooster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Lodi.
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.
Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
25.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Clear near Lodi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Lodi?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Wadsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Akron and 15.2 miles from Lodi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Mostly Clear near Lodi.
Stop Ideas Near Wadsworth
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 Wadsworth.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 25.9 mi (41.69 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lodi
Situated in the southwestern portion of Medina County in northeastern Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of 928 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0333900, -82.0120900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lodi (-82.01209, 41.03339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
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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