How far is Alexander, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Alexander, OH to Akron, OH is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.59 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.42 mi
31.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.42 mi
Kilometers
31.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.59 mi
Kilometers
37.96 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Alexander
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexander
2026-04-17T14:01
Arrive Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alexander
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From Alexander
11.6 mi
00h 14m
To Akron
11.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexander and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexander and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Canal Road

    2222 ft · 54 sec · Canal Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Valley View Road

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Valley View Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Akron Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexander and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
15.6 mi · 66%
Valley View Road
4.09 mi · 17%
Northfield Road
1.84 mi · 8%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Canal Road
0.42 mi · 2%
North Forge Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Continue on Akron Expressway

15.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 14m from Alexander
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Alexander and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexander to Akron?

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Alexander and 11.9 miles from Akron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Alexander and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hudson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexander and Akron. Straight-line distance: 19.42 mi (31.25 km).

Alexander

#1 Alexander

Township in Athens County, Ohio

Population2,821
Coordinates41.3564400, -81.5959600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Canal Road (-81.596072, 41.356411)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $4.79 $3.98 $7.95
Diesel $4.30 $3.57 $7.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexander and Akron. The current time is 14:01:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.