How far is Bay Village, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Bay Village, OH to Akron, OH is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Village and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Village and Akron.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Wolf Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wolf Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
1544 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
132 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 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 Bay Village 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.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bay Village 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 Bay Village to Akron?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Brecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Bay Village and 25.5 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bay Village and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Brecksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brecksville.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay Village and Akron. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.09 km).
#1 Bay Village
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 15,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.4847700, -81.9220800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
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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