How far is Akron, OH from Manchester, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Manchester, OH is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Manchester.
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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
2558 ft · 52 sec · Rand Avenue
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Continue on Rand Avenue
3093 ft · 1 min · Rand Avenue
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Continue on Rhodes Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue
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Continue on Boulevard Street
760 ft · 18 sec · Boulevard Street
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
2808 ft · 1 min · Russell Avenue
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
8.8 mi · 17 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
22 m · 2 sec · West Nimisila Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Nimisila Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Manchester.
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.
Manchester Road
Turn left onto Manchester Road
8.81 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Akron and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Manchester?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Akron and 5.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Akron and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes
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 Portage Lakes.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 10.32 mi (16.61 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Situated in the northeastern region of Ohio, this community is located within Summit County, lying just south of the major industrial and urban center of Akron.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9370000, -81.5692900 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-81.56929, 40.937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.98 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
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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