How far is Bellevue, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Bellevue, OH to Akron, OH is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
82.07 mi
01h 32m
Flight
70.05 mi
112.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.05 mi
Kilometers
112.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.07 mi
Kilometers
132.08 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
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
North Ridgeville
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Bellevue
46.2 mi
00h 46m
To Akron
35.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
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 Bellevue and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kilbourne Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Kilbourne Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3213 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
69.6 mi · 85%
Akron Expressway
12 mi · 15%
West Main Street
1.96 mi · 2%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
SR 8
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

31.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Ridgeville
00h 46m from Bellevue
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue 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 Bellevue to Akron?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Bellevue and 35.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

7 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

59 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Akron. Straight-line distance: 70.05 mi (112.73 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

City in Ohio, United States

Population4,370
Coordinates41.2736600, -82.8415800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Kilbourne Street (-82.841649, 41.273726)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.30 $24.60
Premium $4.79 $13.89 $27.78
Diesel $4.30 $12.48 $24.96

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 Bellevue and Akron. The current time is 03:54:59.

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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.