How far is Akron, OH from Westlake, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Westlake, OH is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Westlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Westlake.
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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
1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Portage Path
2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
2657 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 West: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
1518 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Clague Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Clague Road
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Turn left onto Westwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Westwood Road
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Turn right onto Canterbury Road
1195 ft · 38 sec · Canterbury Road
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Turn left onto Center Ridge Road
1377 ft · 39 sec · Center Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Forest Parkway
705 ft · 37 sec · Forest Parkway
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
54 m · 10 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Beechwood Drive
773 ft · 34 sec · Beechwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Westlake.
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.
Ghent Road
Merge slight left
17 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Westlake?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Brecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Akron and 21.4 miles from Westlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.
Stop Ideas Near Brecksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brecksville.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 33.11 mi (53.29 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westlake
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 31,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553200, -81.9179200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westlake (-81.91792, 41.45532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
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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