How far is Olmsted, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Olmsted, OH to Akron, OH is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted and Akron.
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Start on Carey Lane
2 m · 5 sec · Carey Lane
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1208 ft · 34 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn right onto Butternut Ridge Road
872 ft · 28 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Great Northern Boulevard
1955 ft · 44 sec · Great Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 480 East: Cleveland
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
3139 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Medina Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Medina Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 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 Olmsted and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olmsted and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted to Akron?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Olmsted and 23.4 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Olmsted and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
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 Granger.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted and Akron. Straight-line distance: 29.85 mi (48.04 km).
#1 Olmsted
Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
| Population | 13,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.4069900, -81.8968000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $3.71 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
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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