How far is Loudon, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Loudon, OH to Akron, OH is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
42.55 mi
00h 45m
Flight
35.38 mi
56.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.38 mi
Kilometers
56.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.55 mi
Kilometers
68.48 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudon
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Loudon
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
Meyers Lake
OH

Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

From Loudon
20.9 mi
00h 22m
To Akron
21.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered 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 Loudon and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Road Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Columbia Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudon 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Road Northwest
40.2 mi · 94%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
South Forge Street
0.18 mi
Carroll Street
0.18 mi
East Market Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia Road Northwest

Merge slight left

38.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meyers Lake
00h 22m from Loudon
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loudon 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 Loudon to Akron?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Meyers Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Loudon and 21.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Loudon and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Meyers Lake

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

30 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

84 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudon and Akron. Straight-line distance: 35.38 mi (56.94 km).

Loudon

#1 Loudon

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

Population2,040
Coordinates40.5695100, -81.5009500
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Road Northwest (-81.501028, 40.569485)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.36 $12.73
Premium $4.79 $7.19 $14.37
Diesel $4.30 $6.46 $12.91

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 Loudon and Akron. The current time is 22:56:30.

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.