How far is Loudonville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Loudonville, OH to Akron, OH is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.42 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.4 mi
77.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.4 mi
Kilometers
77.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.42 mi
Kilometers
90.8 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Loudonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudonville
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Smithville
OH

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

From Loudonville
27.3 mi
00h 33m
To Akron
29.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    28 m · 5 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Wooster Road

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Wooster Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Bever Street

    2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Bowman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Akron Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Akron Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Akron Road

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Akron Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward SR 21 North: Cleveland

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudonville 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wooster Road
18.8 mi · 33%
Akron Road
18.4 mi · 33%
I 76 East
6.31 mi · 11%
SR 21 North
3.14 mi · 6%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 4%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wooster Road

Turn straight onto Wooster Road

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithville
00h 33m from Loudonville
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loudonville 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 Loudonville to Akron?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Smithville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Loudonville and 29.1 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smithville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

60 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

65 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

73 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudonville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 48.4 mi (77.9 km).

Loudonville

#1 Loudonville

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

Population2,622
Coordinates40.6353400, -82.2332100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-82.233466, 40.635352)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.75
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.37 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.44 $16.88
Premium $4.79 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $4.30 $8.56 $17.13

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 Loudonville and Akron. The current time is 00:48:00.

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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.