How far is Crawford, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Crawford, OH to Akron, OH is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
82.13 mi
01h 29m
Flight
60.66 mi
97.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.66 mi
Kilometers
97.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.13 mi
Kilometers
132.17 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawford
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawford
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
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From Crawford
40.6 mi
00h 44m
To Akron
41.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Toot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Toot Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Cadiz-Jewett Road

    2297 ft · 46 sec · Cadiz-Jewett Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    2701 ft · 42 sec · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    860 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.3 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Water Street

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crawford and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
54.8 mi · 67%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.3 mi · 27%
Toot Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Cadiz-Jewett Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
0.67 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

54.8 mi · 01h 03m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
00h 44m from Crawford
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crawford 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 Crawford to Akron?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Crawford and 41.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawford and Akron. Straight-line distance: 60.66 mi (97.62 km).

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#1 Crawford

City in United States of America

Population4,595
Coordinates40.3014600, -80.9876000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Toot Road (-80.986834, 40.30139)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.30 $24.60
Premium $4.79 $13.89 $27.78
Diesel $4.30 $12.48 $24.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Crawford and Akron. The current time is 05:45:12.

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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.