How far is Akron, OH from Sheffield Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Sheffield Lake, OH is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Sheffield Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Sheffield Lake.
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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
1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Portage Path
2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 29 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 254: Sheffield Village, Avon
1273 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
1284 ft · 28 sec · Detroit Road
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Turn left onto North Abbe Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Abbe Road
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Turn left onto Colorado Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Harris Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Harris Road
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Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue
1834 ft · 52 sec · Ferndale Avenue
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Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue
960 ft · 47 sec · Pasadena Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivanhoe Avenue
26 m · 4 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Sheffield Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Sheffield Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Sheffield Lake?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Strongsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Akron and 27.4 miles from Sheffield Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Sheffield Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Strongsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strongsville.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Sheffield Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.25 mi (66.39 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheffield Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 8,952 |
| Coordinates | 41.4875400, -82.1015400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheffield Lake (-82.10154, 41.48754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
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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