How far is Richville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Richville, OH to Akron, OH is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.96 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.92 mi
36.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.82 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Nov 7, 4:02 AM EST
Return by in Richville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richville
2026-11-07T03:27
Arrive Akron
Sat, Nov 7, 4:02 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
North Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Richville
15 mi
00h 17m
To Akron
15.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Navarre Road Southwest

    16 m · 2 sec · Navarre Road Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stump Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stump Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richville Drive Southwest

    1104 ft · 24 sec · Richville Drive Southwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 East, US 62 East

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

    2456 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richville 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
22.4 mi · 72%
US 30 East
5.2 mi · 17%
Stump Avenue Southwest
0.77 mi · 2%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Richville Drive Southwest
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

22 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Canton
00h 17m from Richville
Leave By
7:20 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Richville and Rain Showers Likely near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Richville and 15.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Richville and Rain Showers Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near North Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

26 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 22.92 mi (36.89 km).

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#1 Richville

Located in Perry Township within Stark County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 1,060 feet above sea level in northeastern Ohio.

Population0
Coordinates40.7511700, -81.4779000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Navarre Road Southwest (-81.477781, 40.75107)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $4.34 $8.67
Mid-grade $4.56 $4.97 $9.95
Premium $5.10 $5.56 $11.12
Diesel $6.39 $6.97 $13.93

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Richville and Akron. The current time is 03:27:39.

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.