How far is Akron, OH from Louisville, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Louisville, OH is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
29.35 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.63 mi
34.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.63 mi
Kilometers
34.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.23 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To Louisville
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Alliance

    2656 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Malone Parkway Northwest

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Malone Parkway Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto California Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · California Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Chapel Street

    37 m · 3 sec · South Chapel Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Chapel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
18.7 mi · 64%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
4.31 mi · 15%
Malone Parkway Northwest
1.73 mi · 6%
California Avenue
1.11 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.03 mi · 4%
US 62 East
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Canton
00h 20m from Akron
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

North Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Akron and 14.7 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near North Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

26 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 21.63 mi (34.81 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,126
Coordinates40.8372800, -81.2595500
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Louisville (-81.25955, 40.83728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.71
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.85 $7.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.79 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $4.30 $4.48 $8.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Louisville. The current time is 01:15:43.

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.