How far is Akron, OH from Painesville, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Painesville, OH is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 01h 14m.
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.
Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
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 Painesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Painesville.
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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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Turn right onto South Union Street
749 ft · 25 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue
1711 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue
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Turn left onto Fountain Street
65 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 North
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
11.8 mi · 14 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Chardon, Painesville
1525 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 44
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 44
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84: Mentor, Painesville
1432 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Johnnycake Ridge Road
34 m · 10 sec · Johnnycake Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mentor Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Mentor Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Erie Street
890 ft · 18 sec · West Erie Street
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Turn right onto Richmond Street
93 m · 10 sec · Richmond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Painesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Painesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Painesville?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Woodmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Akron and 28 miles from Painesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Painesville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodmere.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Painesville. Straight-line distance: 46.63 mi (75.05 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Painesville
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 19,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.7244900, -81.2456600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Painesville (-81.24566, 41.72449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
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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