How far is Akron, OH from North Madison, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to North Madison, OH is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.87 mi
01h 24m
Flight
55.42 mi
89.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.42 mi
Kilometers
89.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.87 mi
Kilometers
107.61 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Madison
Sun, Nov 8, 7:28 AM EST
Return by in Akron
Sun, Nov 8, 8:53 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-11-08T06:03
Arrive North Madison
Sun, Nov 8, 7:28 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mayfield Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
33.4 mi
00h 42m
To North Madison
33.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and North Madison.

  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

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    749 ft · 25 sec · South Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue

    1711 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fountain Street

    65 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 North

    909 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 90

    23.7 mi · 26 min · I 90

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 528: Madison, Thompson

    1538 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    755 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Lake Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hubbard Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hubbard Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    35 m · 4 sec · North Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
23.7 mi · 35%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 22%
Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 22%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 13%
North Lake Street
1.26 mi · 2%
River Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Continue on I 90

23.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayfield Heights
00h 42m from Akron
Leave By
3:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Cloudy near North Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to North Madison?

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Mayfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Akron and 33.4 miles from North Madison.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Mostly Cloudy near North Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Mayfield Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mayfield Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Cleveland Heights City Hall

Cleveland Heights , OH
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Rating 3.0/5 11 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayfield Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

20 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

73 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

105 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and North Madison. Straight-line distance: 55.42 mi (89.19 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Madison

Situated within Lake County in northeastern Ohio, this census-designated place lies at an approximate elevation of 673 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.8020000, -81.0489900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: North Madison (-81.04899, 41.802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.93 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.47
4.72 gal · 17.86 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $9.23 $18.47
Mid-grade $4.50 $10.61 $21.22
Premium $5.04 $11.90 $23.81
Diesel $6.36 $15.00 $30.01

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and North Madison. The current time is 06:03:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.