How far is Akron, OH from Nelson, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Nelson, OH is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Nelson.
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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
2216 ft · 32 sec · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2375 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
652 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road
2 mi · 3 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Turn right onto State Route 88
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 88
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Continue straight
2665 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Freedom Street
807 ft · 33 sec · Freedom Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Center Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn slight left onto Parkman Road
581 ft · 11 sec · Parkman Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Nelson Town Square
774 ft · 21 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Nelson.
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 76 East
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
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 Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Nelson?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Rootstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Akron and 18.5 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Rootstown
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 Rootstown.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 28.99 mi (46.65 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-81.05148, 41.31006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
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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