How far is Akron, OH from Oakwood, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Oakwood, OH is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.12 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.62 mi
31.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.62 mi
Kilometers
31.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.12 mi
Kilometers
37.21 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 3:31 PM EST
Return by in Akron
Fri, Nov 6, 4:03 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-11-06T14:59
Arrive Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 3:31 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From Akron
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Oakwood
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3006 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road

    1437 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Fair Oaks Road

    157 m · 24 sec · Fair Oaks Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Broadway Avenue

    2544 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tryon Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Tryon Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tryon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 65%
I 271 North
4.8 mi · 21%
I 480 West
1.26 mi · 5%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Broadway Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
East Buchtel Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

14.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 16m from Akron
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Akron and Rain Showers near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Akron and 11.6 miles from Oakwood.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Akron and Rain Showers near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hudson, 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 Hudson.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 19.62 mi (31.58 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 Oakwood

Situated in southeastern Cuyahoga County at an elevation of approximately 1047 feet, this village serves as a suburb within the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates41.3653300, -81.5079000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Oakwood (-81.5079, 41.36533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.26
Round trip
$6.53
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $3.26 $6.53
Mid-grade $4.56 $3.74 $7.48
Premium $5.10 $4.18 $8.37
Diesel $6.39 $5.24 $10.48

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Oakwood. The current time is 14:59:48.

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.