How far is Malvern, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Malvern, OH to Akron, OH is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.23 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.19 mi
51.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.19 mi
Kilometers
51.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.75 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Malvern
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Meyers Lake
OH

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

From Malvern
19.7 mi
00h 23m
To Akron
20.5 mi
00h 23m

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 Malvern and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Canal Street

    2217 ft · 38 sec · West Canal Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Minerva Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Zwallen Way

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.7 mi · 26 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 Malvern and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
21.9 mi · 55%
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
6.26 mi · 16%
Zwallen Way
3.54 mi · 9%
Alliance Road Northwest
2.81 mi · 7%
US 30 West
1.53 mi · 4%
Minerva Road Southeast
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meyers Lake
00h 23m from Malvern
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern 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 Malvern to Akron?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Meyers Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Malvern and 20.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern 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 Malvern and Akron. Straight-line distance: 32.19 mi (51.81 km).

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#1 Malvern

Village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States

Population1,119
Coordinates40.6917300, -81.1812100
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Canal Street (-81.181212, 40.691633)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.52
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.26 $10.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.79 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $4.30 $6.11 $12.22

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Malvern and Akron. The current time is 19:28:32.

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.