How far is Plymouth, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Plymouth, OH to Akron, OH is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Akron.
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Start on Carson Road
1 km · 2 min · Carson Road
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Turn left onto South State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 11 North
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 11
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Cleveland
2793 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street
946 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street
101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Continue on Goodkirk Street
678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Turn right onto North Forge Street
1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 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 Plymouth 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 90 West
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Akron?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Willoughby Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Plymouth and 41.8 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Willoughby Hills
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 Willoughby Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Akron. Straight-line distance: 65.18 mi (104.9 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town
| Population | 1,789 |
| Coordinates | 41.8258900, -80.7459200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.86 | $21.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.03 | $28.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
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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