How far is Bainbridge, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Bainbridge, OH to Akron, OH is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge and Akron.
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Start on Chillicothe Road
697 ft · 27 sec · Chillicothe Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 West: Cleveland
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cochran Road, Harper Road
2228 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Harper Road
810 ft · 29 sec · Harper Road
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Turn left onto Cannon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road
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Continue on Cannon Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road
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Continue on Rockside Road
2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street
946 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street
101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Continue on Goodkirk Street
678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Turn right onto North Forge Street
1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge and Akron.
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
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge to Akron?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Macedonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Bainbridge and 19.4 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bainbridge and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Macedonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macedonia.
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Akron. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 km).
#1 Bainbridge
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 3,267 |
| Coordinates | 41.3864400, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
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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