How far is Grafton, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Grafton, OH to Akron, OH is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
Human settlement in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Akron.
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Start on Mechanic Street
9 m · 4 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3078 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Medina-Elyria Road
54 m · 2 sec · Medina-Elyria Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Medina-Elyria Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road
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Continue on Spieth Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Columbia Road
7 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Norwalk Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road
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Continue on West Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South Elmwood Avenue
123 m · 11 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
560 ft · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1376 ft · 27 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
118 m · 5 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road
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Take the exit left toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 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 Grafton and Akron.
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.
I 76 East
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Grafton and Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grafton to Akron?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Chippewa Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Grafton and 26 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grafton and Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Chippewa Lake
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 Chippewa Lake.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Akron. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.61 km).
#1 Grafton
Village in Ohio
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.2725500, -82.0545900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
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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