How far is Hanover, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Hanover, OH to Akron, OH is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Akron.
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Start on Elm Drive Northeast
46 m · 7 sec · Elm Drive Northeast
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Continue on Clearview Drive Northeast
152 m · 26 sec · Clearview Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East High Street Northeast
91 m · 14 sec · East High Street Northeast
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Turn left onto South Main Street Northeast
1.5 km · 4 min · South Main Street Northeast
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Continue on Marne Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Marne Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Nashport Road
1508 ft · 37 sec · Nashport Road
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Take the ramp left
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Newark Expressway
26.9 mi · 33 min · Newark Expressway
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1936 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 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 Hanover 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.
Newark Expressway
Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hanover and Rain Showers near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Akron?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Hanover and 56.2 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 2:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.
Alliance
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Akron. Straight-line distance: 79.41 mi (127.79 km).
#1 Hanover
Situated in central Ohio's Licking County, this village lies at an elevation of approximately 823 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0797900, -82.2609800 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $25.12 | $50.23 |
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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