How far is Akron, OH from Willowick, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Willowick, OH is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Willowick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Willowick.
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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 left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Euclid Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · Euclid Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 East: Painesville
2285 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willowick, East 305th Street
1662 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East 305th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 305th Street
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Turn left onto Powell Road
13 m · 2 sec · Powell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Willowick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Willowick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Willowick?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Akron and 22.7 miles from Willowick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Willowick.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Willowick. Straight-line distance: 38.21 mi (61.49 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willowick
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 14,067 |
| Coordinates | 41.6331000, -81.4687300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willowick (-81.46873, 41.6331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
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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