How far is Hartville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Hartville, OH to Akron, OH is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.88 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.73 mi
20.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.73 mi
Kilometers
20.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.88 mi
Kilometers
30.39 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Mon, Jun 1, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Hartville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartville
2026-06-01T14:03
Arrive Akron
Mon, Jun 1, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Hartville
8.8 mi
00h 14m
To Akron
10.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smyth Court Southeast

    41 m · 11 sec · Smyth Court Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howard Court Southeast

    85 m · 18 sec · Howard Court Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Edison Street Northwest

    2837 ft · 1 min · Edison Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edison Street Northwest

    36 m · 5 sec · Edison Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Edison Street Northwest

    999 ft · 24 sec · Edison Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edison Street Northwest

    47 m · 7 sec · Edison Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Edison Street Northwest

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Edison Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

    1861 ft · 37 sec · East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Massillon Road

    73 m · 5 sec · Massillon Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1306 ft · 29 sec · Massillon Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1163 ft · 26 sec · Massillon Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    532 ft · 18 sec · Massillon Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 77 North

    917 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartville 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
29 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
8.07 mi · 43%
Edison Street Northwest
3.37 mi · 18%
East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
2.51 mi · 13%
East Maple Street
1.31 mi · 7%
Massillon Road
0.67 mi · 4%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 3%
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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green
00h 14m from Hartville
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartville 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 Hartville to Akron?

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Hartville and 10.1 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

33 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

65 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 km).

Hartville

#1 Hartville

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population3,088
Coordinates40.9636700, -81.3312200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyth Court Southeast (-81.331398, 40.963542)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.96
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.48 $4.96
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.84 $5.68
Premium $4.79 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.30 $2.88 $5.77

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartville and Akron. The current time is 14:03:22.

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.