How far is Akron, OH from Wadsworth, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Wadsworth, OH is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Wadsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Wadsworth.
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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
8.8 mi · 12 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 261: Norton, Wadsworth
806 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Akron Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Akron Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
1.2 km · 2 min · High Street
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Turn right onto College Street
18 m · 1 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Wadsworth.
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.
Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
8.75 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Wadsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Wadsworth?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Barberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Akron and 7.5 miles from Wadsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Wadsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Barberton
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 Barberton.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Wadsworth. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.74 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wadsworth
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 4,413 |
| Coordinates | 41.0256100, -81.7298500 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wadsworth (-81.72985, 41.02561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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