How far is Akron, OH from Norton, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Norton, OH is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Norton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Norton.
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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
5.8 mi · 8 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton
1155 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South Cleveland Massillon Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Cleveland Massillon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cleveland Massillon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Norton.
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.
Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
5.79 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Clear near Norton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Norton?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Barberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Akron and 5 miles from Norton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Mostly Clear near Norton.
Stop Ideas Near Barberton
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 Barberton.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Norton. Straight-line distance: 7.18 mi (11.56 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norton
Situated in Summit County, Ohio, southwest of the city of Akron, this municipality rests at an approximate elevation of 1,066 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0292200, -81.6381800 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norton (-81.63818, 41.02922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.91 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
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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