How far is Mantua, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Mantua, OH to Akron, OH is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mantua and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua and Akron.
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Start on West High Street
2 m · 3 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto Painesville Ravenna Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Painesville Ravenna Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
6.2 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
6.8 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
2448 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron
2630 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street
946 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street
101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Continue on Goodkirk Street
678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Turn right onto North Forge Street
1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mantua and Akron.
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.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
12 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mantua 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 Mantua to Akron?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Mantua and 15.8 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mantua and Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mantua and Akron. Straight-line distance: 20.77 mi (33.42 km).
#1 Mantua
Situated in Portage County in northeastern Ohio, this community lies at an elevation of roughly 1148 feet within the glaciated Allegheny Plateau region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2839400, -81.2239900 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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