How far is Danville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Danville, OH to Akron, OH is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.78 mi
01h 26m
Flight
58.5 mi
94.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.5 mi
Kilometers
94.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.78 mi
Kilometers
109.08 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Fri, Nov 6, 2:30 PM EST
Return by in Danville
Fri, Nov 6, 3:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-11-06T13:04
Arrive Akron
Fri, Nov 6, 2:30 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
9:30 PM EST
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
Wooster
OH

City in Ohio

From Danville
35 mi
00h 43m
To Akron
32.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Rambo Street

    19 m · 5 sec · East Rambo Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1439 ft · 25 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road

    1226 ft · 27 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Wooster Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Wooster Road

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Wooster Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Bever Street

    2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Bowman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Akron Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Akron Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Akron Road

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Akron Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward SR 21 North: Cleveland

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  25. 25

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wooster Road
27.2 mi · 40%
Akron Road
18.4 mi · 27%
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.88 mi · 10%
I 76 East
6.31 mi · 9%
SR 21 North
3.14 mi · 5%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wooster Road

Turn straight onto Wooster Road

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wooster
00h 43m from Danville
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Danville and Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Danville and 32.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Danville and Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Wooster

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 58.5 mi (94.15 km).

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#1 Danville

Situated within the rolling rural landscape of northeastern Knox County in central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 994 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4475600, -82.2601600
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rambo Street (-82.260157, 40.447702)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.02
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $9.51 $19.02
Mid-grade $4.56 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $5.10 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $6.39 $15.27 $30.55

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Akron. The current time is 13:04:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.