How far is Akron, OH from Valley, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Valley, OH is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 03m.
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
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Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Valley.
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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
2216 ft · 32 sec · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Alliance
2297 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
781 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
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Continue on State Route 14
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square
129 m · 10 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Turn right onto South Pricetown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Pricetown Road
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Turn left onto Salem Alliance Road
104 m · 8 sec · Salem Alliance Road
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Continue on Salem-Alliance Road
105 m · 10 sec · Salem-Alliance Road
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Turn right onto Valley Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 76 East
Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 00h 21m
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 Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Valley?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Akron and 21.6 miles from Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburg
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 Edinburg.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Valley. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley
City in United States of America
| Population | 3,502 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656100, -80.9481400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley (-80.94814, 40.86561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
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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