How far is Parkman, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Parkman, OH to Akron, OH is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
40.34 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.91 mi
49.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.91 mi
Kilometers
49.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.34 mi
Kilometers
64.92 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Parkman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkman
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkman
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
Ravenna
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From Parkman
19.8 mi
00h 25m
To Akron
20.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norton Street

    14 m · 8 sec · Norton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Market Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Main Market Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Park

    51 m · 8 sec · West Park

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McCall Road

    2 mi · 3 min · McCall Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ravenna Parkman Road

    9 mi · 15 min · Ravenna Parkman Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 88

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 88

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    892 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West

    1949 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkman 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
14.7 mi · 37%
Ravenna Parkman Road
9.01 mi · 22%
State Route 88
6.16 mi · 15%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
5.25 mi · 13%
McCall Road
2.02 mi · 5%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenna
00h 25m from Parkman
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkman 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 Parkman to Akron?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Ravenna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Parkman and 20.6 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ravenna

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

29 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

54 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

75 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkman and Akron. Straight-line distance: 30.91 mi (49.75 km).

Parkman

#1 Parkman

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population4,128
Coordinates41.3706100, -81.0651000
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Norton (-81.064975, 41.370609)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.52
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.26 $10.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.79 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $4.30 $6.11 $12.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkman and Akron. The current time is 22:34:23.

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.