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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
28 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 220th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 220th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brookpark Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 480 East: Youngstown
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1536 ft · 22 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
3139 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Medina Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Medina Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 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 Fairview Park 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 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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Granger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview Park and Akron. Straight-line distance: 30.66 mi (49.35 km).
#1 Fairview Park
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,042 |
| Coordinates | 41.4414400, -81.8643000 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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