How far is East Cleveland, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from East Cleveland, OH to Akron, OH is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Cleveland and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Cleveland and Akron.
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Start on Euclid Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto Lee Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Boulevard
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Continue on Lee Road
3.8 mi · 11 min · Lee Road
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Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chagrin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road
1582 ft · 38 sec · Warrensville Center Road
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Turn left onto Northfield Road
801 ft · 14 sec · Northfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road
9 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road
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Turn left onto Mueti Drive
1322 ft · 22 sec · Mueti Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street
946 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street
101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Continue on Goodkirk Street
678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Turn right onto North Forge Street
1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 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 East Cleveland and Akron.
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.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Cleveland 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 East Cleveland to Akron?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Macedonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from East Cleveland and 28.8 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Macedonia
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 Macedonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Cleveland and Akron. Straight-line distance: 31.36 mi (50.47 km).
#1 East Cleveland
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,797 |
| Coordinates | 41.5331100, -81.5790100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
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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