How far is Akron, OH from Minerva, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Minerva, OH is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Minerva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Minerva.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Continue on South Forge Street
964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
20.4 mi · 25 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
1456 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street West
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West
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Continue on Tuscarawas Street East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tuscarawas Street East
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Continue on Lincoln Street East
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Street East
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Continue on Nassau Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto South Wood Street
782 ft · 26 sec · South Wood Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1467 ft · 36 sec · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street East
2923 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East
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Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast
10 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Street Southeast
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
992 ft · 15 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Turn right onto North West Street
15 m · 2 sec · North West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Minerva.
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.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
20.4 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Minerva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Minerva?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Meyers Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Akron and 19.8 miles from Minerva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Minerva.
Stop Ideas Near Meyers Lake
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 Meyers Lake.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Minerva. Straight-line distance: 32.51 mi (52.32 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minerva
Village in Carroll, Columbiana, and Stark counties in the U.
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 40.7297800, -81.1053800 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minerva (-81.10538, 40.72978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.71 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
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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