How far is Apple Creek, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Apple Creek, OH to Akron, OH is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
35.54 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.26 mi
45.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.26 mi
Kilometers
45.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.54 mi
Kilometers
57.19 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in Apple Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apple Creek
2026-04-15T19:29
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Apple Creek
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Doylestown
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Apple Creek
17.7 mi
00h 21m
To Akron
17.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apple Creek and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Richenbaugh Avenue

    16 m · 7 sec · Richenbaugh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1781 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Apple Creek Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · South Apple Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Akron Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Akron Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward SR 21 North: Cleveland

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Creek 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Road
13.1 mi · 37%
South Apple Creek Road
8.19 mi · 23%
I 76 East
6.31 mi · 18%
SR 21 North
3.14 mi · 9%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 6%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Akron Road

Turn right onto Akron Road

13.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doylestown
00h 21m from Apple Creek
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apple Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apple Creek to Akron?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Apple Creek and 17.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Apple Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Doylestown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apple Creek and Akron. Straight-line distance: 28.26 mi (45.48 km).

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#1 Apple Creek

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,185
Coordinates40.7517200, -81.8393000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Richenbaugh Avenue (-81.83935, 40.751753)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.79 $5.99 $11.98
Diesel $4.30 $5.38 $10.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Apple Creek and Akron. The current time is 19:29:26.

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.