How far is Akron, OH from Tallmadge, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Tallmadge, OH is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
5.64 mi
00h 15m
Flight
4.25 mi
6.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.25 mi
Kilometers
6.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.64 mi
Kilometers
9.07 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallmadge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Tallmadge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cuyahoga Falls
OH

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

From Akron
2.6 mi
00h 07m
To Tallmadge
3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3116 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto East Buchtel Avenue

    1540 ft · 59 sec · East Buchtel Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Arlington Street

    813 ft · 28 sec · North Arlington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hazel Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hazel Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastwood Avenue

    2417 ft · 1 min · Eastwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Eastland Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Eastland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward Tallmadge Circle

    1336 ft · 45 sec · Tallmadge Circle

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallmadge Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hazel Street
0.95 mi · 17%
Eastland Avenue
0.89 mi · 16%
Southwest Avenue
0.84 mi · 15%
East Market Street
0.59 mi · 10%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 9%
Eastwood Avenue
0.46 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Hazel Street

Turn right onto Hazel Street

0.95 mi · 00h 02m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuyahoga Falls
00h 07m from Akron
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Tallmadge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Cuyahoga Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Akron and 3 miles from Tallmadge.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Tallmadge.

Stop Ideas Near Cuyahoga Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls.

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

58 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Tallmadge. Straight-line distance: 4.25 mi (6.84 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Tallmadge

City in Ohio

Population17,259
Coordinates41.1014500, -81.4417800
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
End: Tallmadge Circle (-81.442269, 41.101427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.75 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.48
0.4 gal · 1.5 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.74 $1.48
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.79 $0.96 $1.92
Diesel $4.30 $0.86 $1.72

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 Tallmadge. The current time is 08:58:24.

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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.