How far is Shadyside, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Shadyside, OH to Akron, OH is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.63 mi
02h 08m
Flight
86.69 mi
139.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.69 mi
Kilometers
139.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.63 mi
Kilometers
182.87 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Shadyside
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shadyside
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shadyside
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
Midvale
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Shadyside
55.2 mi
01h 04m
To Akron
58.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
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 Shadyside and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    9 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Central Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    761 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cadiz Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Colerain Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Water Street

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Water Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shadyside and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
54.8 mi · 48%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 20%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 7%
Central Avenue
7.09 mi · 6%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 4%
Colerain Road
3.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

54.8 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
01h 04m from Shadyside
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shadyside 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 Shadyside to Akron?

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Shadyside and 58.4 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Shadyside and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

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 Midvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 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 6 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 Midvale.

RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shadyside and Akron. Straight-line distance: 86.69 mi (139.52 km).

Shadyside

#1 Shadyside

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,513
Coordinates39.9709100, -80.7506400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-80.750639, 39.970909)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.18 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.71
8.02 gal · 30.36 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.86 $29.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.79 $19.21 $38.42
Diesel $4.30 $17.26 $34.52

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 Shadyside and Akron. The current time is 22:50:12.

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.