How far is Canaan, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Canaan, OH to Akron, OH is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
29.7 mi
00h 34m
Flight
23.73 mi
38.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.73 mi
Kilometers
38.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.7 mi
Kilometers
47.79 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, May 30, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Canaan
Sat, May 30, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canaan
2026-05-30T21:57
Arrive Akron
Sat, May 30, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canaan
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
Wadsworth
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Canaan
15.2 mi
00h 17m
To Akron
14.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Easton Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East Easton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wooster Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Wooster Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1804 ft · 30 sec · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    995 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Wooster Pike

    2405 ft · 45 sec · Wooster Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    759 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wooster Pike
18.2 mi · 61%
South Main Street
2.12 mi · 7%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 7%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 6%
East Easton Road
1.77 mi · 6%
I 76 East
1.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Wooster Pike

Merge slight left

15.8 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wadsworth
00h 17m from Canaan
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Canaan and Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Akron?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Wadsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Canaan and 14.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Canaan and Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Wadsworth

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

49 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

53 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

95 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Akron. Straight-line distance: 23.73 mi (38.19 km).

Canaan

#1 Canaan

Township in Wayne County, Ohio

Population4,989
Coordinates40.9447800, -81.9365300
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Easton Road (-81.936529, 40.944752)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.45 $8.91
Premium $4.79 $5.03 $10.06
Diesel $4.30 $4.52 $9.04

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Canaan and Akron. The current time is 21:57:59.

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.