How far is Bolindale, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Bolindale, OH to Akron, OH is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
48.95 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.54 mi
63.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.54 mi
Kilometers
63.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.95 mi
Kilometers
78.77 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bolindale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolindale
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolindale
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
Edinburg
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Bolindale
24 mi
00h 28m
To Akron
24.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbine Avenue Southeast

    91 m · 19 sec · Woodbine Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highlawn Avenue Southeast

    1395 ft · 1 min · Highlawn Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Deforest Road Southeast

    80 m · 15 sec · Deforest Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    5.1 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Canfield Niles Road

    2804 ft · 1 min · North Canfield Niles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2511 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolindale 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Canfield Niles Road
40.4 mi · 83%
North Main Street
5.07 mi · 10%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
SR 8 North
0.4 mi · 1%
Akron Expressway
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Canfield Niles Road

Continue straight

36 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburg
00h 28m from Bolindale
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bolindale 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 Bolindale to Akron?

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Bolindale and 24.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bolindale and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

20 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

64 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

85 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolindale and Akron. Straight-line distance: 39.54 mi (63.64 km).

Bolindale

#1 Bolindale

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population2,089
Coordinates41.2072800, -80.7775800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbine Avenue Southeast (-80.777582, 41.207058)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.34 $14.68
Premium $4.79 $8.29 $16.57
Diesel $4.30 $7.45 $14.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolindale and Akron. The current time is 23:06:09.

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.