How far is Valley, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Valley, OH to Akron, OH is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
43.76 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.31 mi
53.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.31 mi
Kilometers
53.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.76 mi
Kilometers
70.43 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley
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
Edinburg
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Valley
21.5 mi
00h 26m
To Akron
22.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Salem-Alliance Road

    687 ft · 21 sec · Salem-Alliance Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Pricetown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Pricetown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 14

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square

    130 m · 8 sec · State Route 14

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 14

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 14

  9. 9

    Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    1821 ft · 41 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
19.2 mi · 44%
State Route 14
11 mi · 25%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
4 mi · 9%
South Pricetown Road
3.4 mi · 8%
Valley Road
2.54 mi · 6%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburg
00h 26m from Valley
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valley and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Valley and 22.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

20 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

64 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

85 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley and Akron. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Valley

City in United States of America

Population3,502
Coordinates40.8656100, -80.9481400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Road (-80.947903, 40.865724)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.58 $13.15
Premium $4.79 $7.42 $14.85
Diesel $4.30 $6.67 $13.34

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 Valley and Akron. The current time is 00:40:30.

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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.