How far is Clayton, OH from Akron, OH?
Fastest route
Travel from Clayton, Ohio to Akron, Ohio is approximately 201 miles (323 kilometers) long and takes around 3 hours. The recommended route is via I-70 E and I-71 N, which is the fastest route and avoids road closures on I-76 E.
Directions
- Get on I-70 E from W Salem St.
- Head south on Talmadge Rd toward W Mill St.
- Turn right onto W Salem St and continue onto Brookville Salem Rd.
- Merge onto I-70 E.
- Follow I-70 E, I-71 N, and I-76/US-224 E to OH-59 E/Innerbelt/Martin Luther King Blvd in Akron.
- Take exit 21C from I-77 S.
- Continue on Innerbelt/Martin Luther King Blvd and drive to W Bowery St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Consider using a navigation app to get real-time traffic updates and find the fastest route.
- 🛣️ Make sure to have enough fuel in your vehicle for the journey.
- 🍴 Plan for meal stops along the way to keep yourself refreshed during the 3-hour drive.
- ⛽ Take breaks every couple of hours to stretch your legs and rest.
- 🚧 Check for any road closures or construction updates before starting your journey.
- 📱 Keep your phone charged and bring a car charger for emergency purposes.
- 🚘 Ensure your vehicle is in good condition and has been properly serviced before the trip.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Akron.
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Start on Clayton Pike
1.3 mi · 5 min · Clayton Pike
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Continue on Clayton Pike
1027 ft · 47 sec · Clayton Pike
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Continue on Clayton Pike
1.6 mi · 4 min · Clayton Pike
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Turn sharp left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
25.4 mi · 29 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn left
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
1391 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 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 Clayton 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.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
100 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clayton and Partly Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Akron?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.1 miles from Clayton and 119.4 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.46 one way or $62.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clayton and Partly Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Akron. Straight-line distance: 197.85 mi (318.41 km).
#1 Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436800, -83.6754700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $31.46 | $62.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.67 | $81.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
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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