How far is Greensburg, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Greensburg, OH to Akron, OH is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.75 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.72 mi
17.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.72 mi
Kilometers
17.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.75 mi
Kilometers
20.52 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Greensburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensburg
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greensburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Portage Lakes
OH

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

From Greensburg
6 mi
00h 09m
To Akron
6.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greensburg Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Greensburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Massillon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massillon Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Massillon Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Massillon Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Massillon Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1469 ft · 42 sec · Massillon Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    917 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensburg and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
8.07 mi · 63%
Massillon Road
2.33 mi · 18%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 4%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 3%
South Forge Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Carroll Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

7.89 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage Lakes
00h 09m from Greensburg
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensburg 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 Greensburg to Akron?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Greensburg and 6.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensburg and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Akron. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.26 km).

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#1 Greensburg

City in United States of America

Population1,388
Coordinates40.9317200, -81.4648400
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.464739, 40.931724)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.67
Round trip
$3.33
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.67 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.91 $3.82
Premium $4.79 $2.16 $4.31
Diesel $4.30 $1.94 $3.87

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 Greensburg and Akron. The current time is 23:07:03.

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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.