How far is Freedom Dam, OH from Kent, OH?
The driving distance from Freedom Dam, OH to Kent, OH is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freedom Dam and Kent.
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Start on Richfield Hudson Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Richfield Hudson Road
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Continue on Streetsboro Road
1827 ft · 37 sec · Streetsboro Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Diagonal Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Diagonal Road
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Turn right onto Overlook Road
2409 ft · 1 min · Overlook Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 43
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 43
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Continue on North Mantua Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Mantua Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1295 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freedom Dam and Kent.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Diagonal Road
Keep slight left to continue on Diagonal Road
3.66 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freedom Dam to Kent?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Bush Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Freedom Dam and 4 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Freedom Dam and Chance Rain Showers near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Bush Knolls
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freedom Dam and Kent. Straight-line distance: 7.34 mi (11.81 km).
#1 Freedom Dam
Freedom Dam is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2445000, -81.2848300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-81.357891, 41.153771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
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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