How far is Sugarcreek, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Sugarcreek, OH to Akron, OH is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
54.05 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.46 mi
65.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.46 mi
Kilometers
65.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.05 mi
Kilometers
86.99 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM EDT
Return by in Sugarcreek
Sun, May 31, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugarcreek
2026-05-31T12:00
Arrive Akron
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugarcreek
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
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From Sugarcreek
26.6 mi
00h 29m
To Akron
27.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    4 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1921 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dover Road Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dover Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 39

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 39

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugarcreek 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 39
49.5 mi · 92%
Dover Road Northeast
1.77 mi · 3%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
0.36 mi · 1%
South Forge Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 39

Merge slight left

42.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 29m from Sugarcreek
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sugarcreek and Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Sugarcreek and 27.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sugarcreek and Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugarcreek and Akron. Straight-line distance: 40.46 mi (65.12 km).

Sugarcreek

#1 Sugarcreek

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,227
Coordinates40.5031200, -81.6409600
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.640978, 40.503103)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.15
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.08 $14.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.10 $16.20
Premium $4.79 $9.15 $18.30
Diesel $4.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugarcreek and Akron. The current time is 12:00:33.

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.