How far is Canal Fulton, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Canal Fulton, OH to Akron, OH is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
23.89 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.86 mi
22.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.86 mi
Kilometers
22.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.45 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Canal Fulton
Sat, May 16, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canal Fulton
2026-05-16T20:33
Arrive Akron
Sat, May 16, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canal Fulton
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
Portage Lakes
OH

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

From Canal Fulton
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Akron
15.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canal Fulton and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street East

    2329 ft · 41 sec · Cherry Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Northwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Manchester Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Manchester Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Manchester Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Waterloo Road

    111 m · 9 sec · West Waterloo Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Cleveland

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kenmore Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canal Fulton 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manchester Road
8.52 mi · 36%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 9%
Manchester Avenue Northwest
1.91 mi · 8%
I 76 East
1.47 mi · 6%
Kenmore Expressway
1.41 mi · 6%
West Waterloo Road
0.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Manchester Road

Continue on Manchester Road

8.52 mi · 00h 15m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage Lakes
00h 13m from Canal Fulton
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canal Fulton 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 Canal Fulton to Akron?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Canal Fulton and 15.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Canal Fulton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canal Fulton and Akron. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.31 km).

Canal Fulton

#1 Canal Fulton

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population5,399
Coordinates40.8897800, -81.5976200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street East (-81.597587, 40.889751)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.22
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.11 $6.22
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.56 $7.13
Premium $4.79 $4.02 $8.05
Diesel $4.30 $3.62 $7.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Canal Fulton and Akron. The current time is 20:33:29.

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.