How far is Akron, OH from Pleasant Grove, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Pleasant Grove, OH is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.22 mi
02h 01m
Flight
81.39 mi
130.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.39 mi
Kilometers
130.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.22 mi
Kilometers
170.94 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Grove
Sun, Nov 8, 2:39 PM EST
Return by in Akron
Sun, Nov 8, 4:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-11-08T12:38
Arrive Pleasant Grove
Sun, Nov 8, 2:39 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EST
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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Akron
53.1 mi
01h 00m
To Pleasant Grove
53.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Pleasant Grove.

  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

    Continue on South Forge Street

    964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

    2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

    937 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Zanesville, Adamsville

    1566 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road

    726 ft · 16 sec · Pleasant Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    46 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
81.7 mi · 77%
I 70 West
22.6 mi · 21%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
Goodkirk Street
0.43 mi
SR 93
0.3 mi
South Forge Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 00m from Akron
Leave By
2:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Clear near Pleasant Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Pleasant Grove?

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Akron and 53.1 miles from Pleasant Grove.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Mostly Clear near Pleasant Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 81.39 mi (130.98 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 Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9520100, -81.9590200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Pleasant Grove (-81.95902, 39.95201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.95
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $14.48 $28.95
Mid-grade $4.45 $16.67 $33.35
Premium $4.99 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $6.33 $23.73 $47.45

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Pleasant Grove. The current time is 12:38:31.

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.