How far is Akron, OH from West Salem, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to West Salem, OH is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Medina County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and West Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and West Salem.
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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
29.2 mi · 35 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
107 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
19 m · 2 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and West Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
29.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to West Salem?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Seville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Akron and 19 miles from West Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Seville
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 Seville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and West Salem. Straight-line distance: 31.72 mi (51.05 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Salem
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,528 |
| Coordinates | 40.9714400, -82.1098700 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Salem (-82.10987, 40.97144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
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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