How far is Manchester, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Manchester, OH to Akron, OH is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.97 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.32 mi
16.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.32 mi
Kilometers
16.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.88 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Fri, Nov 6, 3:53 PM EST
Return by in Manchester
Fri, Nov 6, 4:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-11-06T15:30
Arrive Akron
Fri, Nov 6, 3:53 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM EST
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
Portage Lakes
OH

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

From Manchester
5.8 mi
00h 11m
To Akron
7.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Nimisila Road

    22 m · 9 sec · West Nimisila Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    8.8 mi · 17 min · Manchester Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1119 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  5. 5

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manchester Road
8.78 mi · 68%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 16%
West Bowery Street
0.23 mi · 2%
West Center Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.08 mi · 1%
West Nimisila Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Manchester Road

Turn left onto Manchester Road

8.78 mi · 00h 17m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage Lakes
00h 11m from Manchester
Leave By
7:46 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Manchester 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 Manchester to Akron?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Manchester and 7.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Manchester and Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Akron. Straight-line distance: 10.32 mi (16.61 km).

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#1 Manchester

Situated in the northeastern region of Ohio, this community is located within Summit County, lying just south of the major industrial and urban center of Akron.

Population0
Coordinates40.9370000, -81.5692900
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Nimisila Road (-81.569281, 40.936977)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.66
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $1.83 $3.66
Mid-grade $4.56 $2.10 $4.20
Premium $5.10 $2.35 $4.69
Diesel $6.39 $2.94 $5.88

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Akron. The current time is 15:30:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.