How far is Glenville, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Glenville, OH to Akron, OH is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenville and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and Akron.
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Start on Yale Avenue
2652 ft · 2 min · Yale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
157 m · 20 sec · Saint Clair Avenue
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Turn right onto East Boulevard
57 m · 9 sec · East Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on East Boulevard
688 ft · 30 sec · East Boulevard
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1486 ft · 38 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
110 m · 9 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90, SR 2 West: Downtown
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
2882 ft · 41 sec · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on Willow Freeway
27.2 mi · 33 min · Willow Freeway
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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 Glenville 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.
Willow Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Willow Freeway
27.2 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Glenville and Rain Showers Likely near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenville to Akron?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Glenville and 22 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Glenville and Rain Showers Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 31.64 mi (50.92 km).
#1 Glenville
Located in Cuyahoga County at an elevation of approximately 623 feet, this community is situated on the east side of Cleveland along the Lake Erie plain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5333800, -81.6173500 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.98 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $9.91 | $19.81 |
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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