How far is Mayfield, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Mayfield, OH to Akron, OH is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.91 mi
03h 32m
Flight
186.1 mi
299.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.1 mi
Kilometers
299.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.91 mi
Kilometers
347.48 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Mayfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayfield
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Mayfield
109.9 mi
01h 46m
To Akron
106 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sheffield Street

    1195 ft · 54 sec · Sheffield Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kensington Street

    916 ft · 41 sec · Kensington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kensington Street

    63 m · 13 sec · Kensington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  18. 18

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  24. 24

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayfield 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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 46%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 24%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 12%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
I 75 North
10.3 mi · 5%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 46m from Mayfield
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mayfield 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 Mayfield to Akron?

The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Mayfield and 106 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.23 one way or $56.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mayfield and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and Akron. Straight-line distance: 186.1 mi (299.5 km).

Mayfield

#1 Mayfield

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,347
Coordinates39.4947800, -84.3727200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheffield Street (-84.37281, 39.494784)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.84 L · about $28.23
Round trip
$56.46
15.24 gal · 57.68 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.23 $56.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.32 $64.65
Premium $4.79 $36.50 $73.00
Diesel $4.30 $32.80 $65.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayfield and Akron. The current time is 23:08:00.

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.