How far is Palmyra, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Palmyra, OH to Akron, OH is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.63 mi
01h 15m
Flight
65.03 mi
104.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.03 mi
Kilometers
104.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.63 mi
Kilometers
121.72 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Palmyra
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
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
West Salem
OH

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

From Palmyra
37.7 mi
00h 37m
To Akron
37.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gregg Road

    95 m · 16 sec · Gregg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Zolman Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Zolman Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.2 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
40.5 mi · 54%
I 76
18.3 mi · 24%
Zolman Road
5.71 mi · 8%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 7%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 3%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

40.2 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
00h 37m from Palmyra
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmyra and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmyra to Akron?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Palmyra and 37.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmyra and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Akron. Straight-line distance: 65.03 mi (104.66 km).

Palmyra

#1 Palmyra

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population2,908
Coordinates40.5445000, -82.5404400
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Gregg Road (-82.540463, 40.544341)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.33 $22.65
Premium $4.79 $12.79 $25.58
Diesel $4.30 $11.49 $22.98

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 Palmyra and Akron. The current time is 00:25:54.

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.