How far is Akron, OH from Shreve, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Shreve, OH is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 08m.
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 Shreve.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Shreve.
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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
7.3 mi · 10 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon
1245 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road
32 m · 2 sec · Akron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road
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Continue on East Bowman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street
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Turn left onto North Bever Street
2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Street
2589 ft · 1 min · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Columbus Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Columbus Road
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Continue on South Columbus Road
153 m · 7 sec · South Columbus Road
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Take the exit straight toward Old Columbus Rd
131 m · 12 sec · Old Columbus Rd
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Turn straight onto Old Columbus Road
51 m · 14 sec · Old Columbus Road
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Turn sharp right onto Shreve Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Shreve Road
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Continue on North Market Street
3244 ft · 1 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Mc Conkey Street
44 m · 6 sec · East Mc Conkey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mc Conkey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Shreve.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 585
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 24m
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 Shreve.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Shreve?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Marshallville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Akron and 22.7 miles from Shreve.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Shreve.
Stop Ideas Near Marshallville
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 Marshallville.
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Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Shreve. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreve
Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814500, -82.0218100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shreve (-82.02181, 40.68145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
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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