How far is Andover, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Andover, OH to Akron, OH is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.33 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.06 mi
98.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.06 mi
Kilometers
98.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.33 mi
Kilometers
142.15 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Andover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mineral Ridge
OH

Census designated place

From Andover
43.6 mi
00h 44m
To Akron
44.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 11 South

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    31.9 mi · 35 min · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
45.3 mi · 51%
State Route 11
31.9 mi · 36%
West Main Street
7.4 mi · 8%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi
SR 8 North
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Continue straight

36 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Ridge
00h 44m from Andover
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Andover and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Mineral Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Andover and 44.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Andover and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mineral Ridge, 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 Mineral Ridge.

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

114 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Akron. Straight-line distance: 61.06 mi (98.27 km).

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#1 Andover

Village located in the south-east of Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Population1,088
Coordinates41.6067200, -80.5723000
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: US 6 (-80.571937, 41.606779)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.12
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.56 $23.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.24 $26.47
Premium $4.79 $14.94 $29.89
Diesel $4.30 $13.43 $26.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Akron. The current time is 00:41:34.

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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.