How far is Akron, OH from Minerva Park, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Minerva Park, OH is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Minerva Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Minerva Park.
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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
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 710: Cleveland Avenue
2939 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto Minerva Lake Road
2412 ft · 1 min · Minerva Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Minerva Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Minerva Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Rain Showers Likely near Minerva Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Minerva Park?
The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Akron and 59.3 miles from Minerva Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Rain Showers Likely near Minerva Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
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 Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Minerva Park. Straight-line distance: 102.04 mi (164.21 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 Park
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.0764500, -82.9437900 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minerva Park (-82.94379, 40.07645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
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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