How far is East Liverpool, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from East Liverpool, OH to Akron, OH is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
84.08 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.69 mi
94.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.69 mi
Kilometers
94.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.08 mi
Kilometers
135.31 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in East Liverpool
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Liverpool
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Liverpool
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
Mineral Ridge
OH

Census designated place

From East Liverpool
41.5 mi
00h 40m
To Akron
42.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 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 East Liverpool and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Liverpool and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    538 ft · 15 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dresden Avenue

    833 ft · 19 sec · Dresden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Webber Way

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Webber Way

  5. 5

    Turn left

    51 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland

    3111 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

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

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Liverpool 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
41 mi · 49%
River Lake Highway
38.9 mi · 46%
Webber Way
0.5 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi
SR 8 North
0.4 mi
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Ridge
00h 40m from East Liverpool
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Liverpool 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 East Liverpool to Akron?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Mineral Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from East Liverpool and 42.6 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.00 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Liverpool and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Mineral Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

114 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Liverpool and Akron. Straight-line distance: 58.69 mi (94.45 km).

East Liverpool

#1 East Liverpool

City in Ohio

Population10,498
Coordinates40.6186800, -80.5772900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-80.577463, 40.618652)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.00
Round trip
$22.01
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.00 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.60 $25.20
Premium $4.79 $14.23 $28.45
Diesel $4.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 East Liverpool and Akron. The current time is 04:23:24.

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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.