How far is Akron, OH from Sawyerwood, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Sawyerwood, OH is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Sawyerwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Sawyerwood.
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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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Continue on South Forge Street
964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 224 East: Mogadore
2946 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Kubler Trail
1006 ft · 38 sec · Kubler Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mingo Trail
94 m · 13 sec · Mingo Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mingo Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Sawyerwood.
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.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
3.25 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Akron and Chance Light Rain near Sawyerwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Sawyerwood?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Akron and 4.2 miles from Sawyerwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 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 8:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Akron and Chance Light Rain near Sawyerwood.
Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes
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 Portage Lakes.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Sawyerwood. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.15 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sawyerwood
Situated within Springfield Township in Summit County, Ohio, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of roughly 1096 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0378300, -81.4409500 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sawyerwood (-81.44095, 41.03783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.98 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
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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