How far is Walnut Creek, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Walnut Creek, OH to Akron, OH is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Creek and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Creek and Akron.
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Start on Walnut Street
91 m · 6 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 62
1.4 km · 1 min · US 62
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Turn slight left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
113 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Massillon Street
1036 ft · 18 sec · Massillon Street
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Continue on Navarre Road Southwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · Navarre Road Southwest
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Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Wabash Avenue South
1.8 mi · 3 min · Wabash Avenue South
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Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest
2.7 mi · 5 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millersburg Road Southwest
1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Road Southwest
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Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest
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Continue on Main Avenue West
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
1.3 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Way West
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Turn left onto Wales Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wales Road Northeast
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Continue on Wales Avenue Northwest
6.6 mi · 10 min · Wales Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Massillon Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Massillon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road
38 m · 2 sec · Massillon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Massillon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road
43 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road
154 m · 12 sec · Massillon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road
36 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road
1469 ft · 42 sec · Massillon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 North
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South 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 Walnut Creek and Akron.
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.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
7.89 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Walnut Creek and Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Creek to Akron?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Massillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Walnut Creek and 27.7 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Creek and Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Massillon
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 Massillon.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Creek and Akron. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.42 km).
#1 Walnut Creek
Township in Holmes County, Ohio
| Population | 3,924 |
| Coordinates | 40.5414500, -81.7218000 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
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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