How far is Akron, OH from Warrensville Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Warrensville Heights, OH is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Warrensville Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Warrensville Heights.
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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
14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Aurora Road
1416 ft · 27 sec · Aurora Road
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
1459 ft · 57 sec · Northfield Road
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Turn left onto Miles Road
2404 ft · 1 min · Miles Road
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Turn slight right
990 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Warrensville Center Road
1322 ft · 42 sec · Warrensville Center Road
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Turn left onto Emery Road
14 m · 1 sec · Emery Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emery Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Warrensville Heights.
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
14.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensville Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Warrensville Heights?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 miles from Akron and 14 miles from Warrensville Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensville Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Warrensville Heights. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warrensville Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,021 |
| Coordinates | 41.4350500, -81.5362300 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrensville Heights (-81.53623, 41.43505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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