How far is Fairview Park, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Fairview Park, OH to Akron, OH is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.22 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.66 mi
49.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.66 mi
Kilometers
49.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.22 mi
Kilometers
71.17 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview Park
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview Park
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
Granger
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Fairview Park
21.5 mi
00h 23m
To Akron
22.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Park and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 220th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 220th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brookpark Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 480 East: Youngstown

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1536 ft · 22 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    3139 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Medina Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Medina Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1493 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview Park 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
20.2 mi · 46%
I 77 South
9.11 mi · 21%
Medina Road
7.35 mi · 17%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 5%
West 220th Street
1.39 mi · 3%
Brookpark Road
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

19.7 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
00h 23m from Fairview Park
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairview Park 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 Fairview Park to Akron?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Fairview Park and 22.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairview Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Granger

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

39 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

39 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview Park and Akron. Straight-line distance: 30.66 mi (49.35 km).

Fairview Park

#1 Fairview Park

City in Ohio, United States

Population16,042
Coordinates41.4414400, -81.8643000
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.864282, 41.44141)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.56
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.78 $11.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.62 $13.24
Premium $4.79 $7.47 $14.94
Diesel $4.30 $6.71 $13.43

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview Park and Akron. The current time is 00:24:23.

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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.