How far is Fredericktown, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Fredericktown, OH to Akron, OH is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
84.8 mi
01h 25m
Flight
56.72 mi
91.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.8 mi
Kilometers
136.48 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Fredericktown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredericktown
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredericktown
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
Lordstown
OH

City in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America

From Fredericktown
37.7 mi
00h 42m
To Akron
47.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

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 Fredericktown and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fredericktown and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richardson Street

    96 m · 7 sec · Richardson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1093 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East South Range Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Range Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Cleveland

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West, I 80 East: Akron-Canton, Youngstown

    2054 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Akron

    36.3 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

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

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredericktown 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
37 mi · 44%
Ohio Turnpike
13.9 mi · 16%
Jackson Street
6.35 mi · 7%
Market Street
1.37 mi · 2%
East South Range Road
1.17 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lordstown
00h 42m from Fredericktown
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown to Akron?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Lordstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Fredericktown and 47.1 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.08 one way or $22.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fredericktown and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Lordstown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

34 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

106 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

108 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredericktown and Akron. Straight-line distance: 56.72 mi (91.28 km).

Fredericktown

#1 Fredericktown

Village in Ohio

Population2,526
Coordinates40.7139500, -80.5478500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-80.546776, 40.714045)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.08
Round trip
$22.16
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.08 $22.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.68 $25.37
Premium $4.79 $14.32 $28.64
Diesel $4.30 $12.87 $25.74

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 Fredericktown and Akron. The current time is 01:07:03.

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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.