How far is Akron, OH from Mount Carmel, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Mount Carmel, OH is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Mount Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Mount Carmel.
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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
1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Portage Path
2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
62.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
3149 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on East McPherson Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East McPherson Highway
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Turn left onto Dogtown Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Dogtown Road
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Turn right onto Portland Road
3035 ft · 2 min · Portland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Mount Carmel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
62.7 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Mount Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Mount Carmel?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Akron and 47.5 miles from Mount Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Mount Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Elyria
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 Elyria.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.53 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Carmel
Located in northwestern Ohio, this unincorporated community is situated within Sandusky County, primarily spanning parts of Ballville and Sandusky townships.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2711600, -82.9368600 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Carmel (-82.93686, 41.27116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.81 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $21.02 | $42.03 |
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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