How far is Columbiana, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Columbiana, OH to Akron, OH is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.88 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.05 mi
72.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.05 mi
Kilometers
72.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.88 mi
Kilometers
101.2 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in Columbiana
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbiana
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbiana
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
Craig Beach
OH

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbiana
30.1 mi
00h 30m
To Akron
32.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Alley

    19 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Alley

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    54 m · 8 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbiana Canfield Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbiana Canfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward SR 46

    1333 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland

    3111 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

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

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South 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 Columbiana 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
41 mi · 65%
SR 46
13.7 mi · 22%
Columbiana Canfield Road
2.26 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.87 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craig Beach
00h 30m from Columbiana
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Columbiana 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 Columbiana to Akron?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Craig Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Columbiana and 32.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Columbiana and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Craig Beach

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

24 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbiana and Akron. Straight-line distance: 45.05 mi (72.5 km).

Columbiana

#1 Columbiana

City in Alabama

Population6,284
Coordinates40.8883900, -80.6939600
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.693962, 40.888481)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $8.23
Round trip
$16.45
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.23 $16.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.42 $18.83
Premium $4.79 $10.63 $21.27
Diesel $4.30 $9.55 $19.11

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbiana and Akron. The current time is 19:37:09.

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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.