How far is Akron, OH from Norwalk, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Norwalk, OH is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.9 mi
01h 34m
Flight
58.12 mi
93.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.12 mi
Kilometers
93.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.9 mi
Kilometers
112.5 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
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
West Salem
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
34.9 mi
00h 47m
To Norwalk
35 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue

    622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Innerbelt

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    29.2 mi · 35 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    143 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenwich Road

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Greenwich Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1867 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Wooster Street

    12.2 mi · 20 min · Wooster Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kenmore Expressway
29.4 mi · 42%
Greenwich Road
19.1 mi · 27%
Wooster Street
12.2 mi · 17%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 4%
West Bowery Street
0.23 mi
West Center Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

29.2 mi · 00h 35m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
00h 47m from Akron
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Akron and 35 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Salem, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Salem.

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 58.12 mi (93.54 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States

Population16,782
Coordinates41.2425500, -82.6157300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Norwalk (-82.61573, 41.24255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.15 $18.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.48 $20.96
Premium $4.79 $11.83 $23.66
Diesel $4.30 $10.63 $21.26

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Norwalk. The current time is 23:22:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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