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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.65 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.05 mi
37.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.05 mi
Kilometers
37.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.98 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
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
Macedonia
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Bainbridge
17.3 mi
00h 19m
To Akron
19.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Chillicothe Road

    697 ft · 27 sec · Chillicothe Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 West: Cleveland

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Cochran Road, Harper Road

    2228 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    810 ft · 29 sec · Harper Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Akron Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
15.1 mi · 41%
US 422 West
6.69 mi · 18%
Outerbelt East Freeway
6.18 mi · 17%
Cannon Road
1.73 mi · 5%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 4%
Outerbelt South Freeway
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macedonia
00h 19m from Bainbridge
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

26 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

102 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Akron. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 km).

Bainbridge

#1 Bainbridge

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population3,267
Coordinates41.3864400, -81.3395500
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Chillicothe Road (-81.339411, 41.386434)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bainbridge and Akron. The current time is 22:32:17.

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.