How far is Fremont, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Fremont, OH to Akron, OH is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.13 mi
01h 44m
Flight
85.35 mi
137.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.35 mi
Kilometers
137.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.13 mi
Kilometers
175.62 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
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
Amherst
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Fremont
53.7 mi
00h 52m
To Akron
55.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rawson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rawson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
88.3 mi · 81%
Akron Expressway
12 mi · 11%
Rawson Avenue
3.69 mi · 3%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 1%
I 80
0.96 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 52m from Fremont
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Akron?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Fremont and 55.4 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

11 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

42 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Akron. Straight-line distance: 85.35 mi (137.36 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

City in Ohio, United States

Population15,839
Coordinates41.3503300, -83.1218600
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Rawson Avenue (-83.121692, 41.350258)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.53
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.26 $28.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.79 $18.44 $36.88
Diesel $4.30 $16.57 $33.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Akron. The current time is 00:40:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.