How far is East Palestine, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from East Palestine, OH to Akron, OH is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 01h 15m.
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 Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Palestine and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Palestine and Akron.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Rebecca Street
49 m · 12 sec · West Rebecca Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East South Range Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Range Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Cleveland
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West, I 80 East: Akron-Canton, Youngstown
2054 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Akron
36.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
2092 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South 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 Palestine and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 76 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Akron
36.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Palestine 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 Palestine to Akron?
The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 32.7 miles from East Palestine and 33.6 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Craig Beach
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 Craig Beach.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Palestine and Akron. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 km).
#1 East Palestine
Village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339500, -80.5403500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
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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