How far is Pleasant Grove, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, OH to Akron, OH is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.05 mi
01h 43m
Flight
81.39 mi
130.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.39 mi
Kilometers
130.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.05 mi
Kilometers
173.89 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Nov 8, 1:21 PM EST
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Sun, Nov 8, 3:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Akron
Sun, Nov 8, 1:21 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
9:30 PM EST
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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Pleasant Grove
53.6 mi
00h 51m
To Akron
54.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
56ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m ยท 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road

    1399 ft ยท 36 sec ยท Pleasant Grove Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1365 ft ยท 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi ยท 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft ยท 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82 mi ยท 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft ยท 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft ยท 33 sec ยท Fountain Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft ยท 26 sec ยท Fountain Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft ยท 24 sec ยท East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft ยท 28 sec ยท South Forge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Mill Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m ยท 3 sec ยท South Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft ยท 21 sec ยท South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m ยท 2 sec ยท West Bowery Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Grove 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
82.6 mi ยท 76%
Pleasant Grove Road
23.1 mi ยท 21%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
Fountain Street
0.4 mi
South Forge Street
0.18 mi
Carroll Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

82 mi ยท 01h 32m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
00h 51m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
3:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Grove to Akron?

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Pleasant Grove and 54.4 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pleasant Grove and Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Akron. Straight-line distance: 81.39 mi (130.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9520100, -81.9590200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Grove Road (-81.959974, 39.952104)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L ยท about $14.71
Round trip
$29.41
7.62 gal ยท 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $14.71 $29.41
Mid-grade $4.45 $16.94 $33.88
Premium $4.99 $19.03 $38.05
Diesel $6.33 $24.11 $48.21

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 ยท Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Akron. The current time is 11:38:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.