How far is Akron, OH from Valley View, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Valley View, OH is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Valley View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Valley View.
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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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Turn right onto South Union Street
749 ft · 25 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue
1711 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue
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Turn left onto Fountain Street
65 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 North
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
16.1 mi · 20 min · Akron Expressway
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Continue on Northfield Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northfield Road
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Turn left onto Valley View Road
4.1 mi · 9 min · Valley View Road
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Continue on Canal Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Turn right onto Hathaway Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Hathaway Road
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Continue on Hathaway Road
2946 ft · 1 min · Hathaway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hathaway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Valley View.
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.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
16.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Akron and Light Rain Likely near Valley View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Valley View?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 13.2 miles from Akron and 13.3 miles from Valley View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Akron and Light Rain Likely near Valley View.
Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights
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 Boston Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Valley View. Straight-line distance: 21.63 mi (34.81 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 View
Situated in Cuyahoga County south of Cleveland, this village lies primarily within the low-lying Cuyahoga River valley at an elevation of approximately 643 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3878300, -81.6045700 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley View (-81.60457, 41.38783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.03 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Diesel | $6.41 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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