How far is Akron, OH from Penfield, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Penfield, OH is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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 Medina County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Penfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Penfield.
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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
12.8 mi · 16 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
886 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Lafayette Street
118 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1775 ft · 35 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Continue on Norwalk Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Norwalk Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwalk Road
84 m · 4 sec · Norwalk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norwalk Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Norwalk Road
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Continue on Medina-Norwalk Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Medina-Norwalk Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Penfield.
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
12.8 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny near Penfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Penfield?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Gloria Glens Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Akron and 20 miles from Penfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Penfield.
Stop Ideas Near Gloria Glens Park
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 Gloria Glens Park.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 31.92 mi (51.37 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penfield
Township in Lorain County, Ohio
| Population | 1,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.1686600, -82.1212600 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penfield (-82.12126, 41.16866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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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