How far is Akron, OH from Massillon, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Massillon, OH is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
22.42 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.67 mi
31.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.42 mi
Kilometers
36.08 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Massillon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Massillon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greensburg
OH

City in United States of America

From Akron
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Massillon
11.2 mi
00h 17m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 241: Massillon

    1326 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Massillon Road

    750 ft · 18 sec · Massillon Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    33 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    159 m · 10 sec · Massillon Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Massillon Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Massillon Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Massillon Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wales Avenue Northwest

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Wales Avenue Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Wales Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wales Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
7.92 mi · 35%
Wales Avenue Northwest
6.64 mi · 30%
Massillon Road
3.88 mi · 17%
Wales Road Northeast
1.56 mi · 7%
Lincoln Way East
0.66 mi · 3%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

7.92 mi · 00h 10m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensburg
00h 17m from Akron
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Massillon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Akron and 11.2 miles from Massillon.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

31 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

67 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

119 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Massillon. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.66 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Massillon (-81.52151, 40.79672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $2.93
Round trip
$5.85
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.93 $5.85
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.35 $6.70
Premium $4.79 $3.78 $7.57
Diesel $4.30 $3.40 $6.80

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 Massillon. The current time is 07:36:18.

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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.