How far is Akron, OH from Solon, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Solon, OH is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.81 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.69 mi
34.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.69 mi
Kilometers
34.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.97 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Solon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Boston Heights
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
14.9 mi
00h 20m
To Solon
14.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Solon.

  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

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    749 ft · 25 sec · South Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue

    1711 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fountain Street

    65 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 North

    909 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1998 ft · 28 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights

    1818 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rockside Road

    1431 ft · 26 sec · Rockside Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    1505 ft · 49 sec · Harper Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Warren

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 422

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 91: Solon, Moreland Hills

    1351 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road

    705 ft · 19 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Solon Road

    1242 ft · 36 sec · Solon Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Solon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 50%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 28%
Cannon Road
1.73 mi · 6%
Route 422
1.23 mi · 4%
Rockside Road
0.62 mi · 2%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

14.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston Heights
00h 20m from Akron
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Solon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Solon?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Akron and 14.9 miles from Solon.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Solon.

Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boston Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

31 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

103 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Solon. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Solon

#2 Solon

City

Population22,660
Coordinates41.3897800, -81.4412300
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Solon (-81.44123, 41.38978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.45 $8.91
Premium $4.79 $5.03 $10.06
Diesel $4.30 $4.52 $9.04

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Solon. The current time is 23:36:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.