How far is Akron, OH from Peru, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Peru, OH is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 01h 37m.
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 Wayne 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 Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Peru.
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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
29.2 mi · 35 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit straight
143 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Greenwich Road
19.1 mi · 27 min · Greenwich Road
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1867 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wooster Street
1 km · 1 min · Wooster Street
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto County Highway 92
906 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 92
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Peru.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Peru?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 35.9 miles from Akron and 36 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near West Salem
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 West Salem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Peru. Straight-line distance: 58.79 mi (94.61 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peru
Township in Morrow County, Ohio
| Population | 1,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.1700500, -82.6424000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-82.6424, 41.17005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
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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