How far is Wellington, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Wellington, OH to Akron, OH is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellington and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellington and Akron.
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Start on North Main Street
42 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Herrick Avenue
2735 ft · 46 sec · East Herrick Avenue
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Continue on Medina-Norwalk Road
7 mi · 10 min · Medina-Norwalk Road
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Continue on Norwalk Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Norwalk Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwalk Road
87 m · 4 sec · Norwalk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norwalk Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Norwalk Road
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Continue on West Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South Elmwood Avenue
123 m · 11 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
560 ft · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1376 ft · 27 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
118 m · 5 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road
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Take the exit left toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 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 Wellington 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 76 East
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellington to Akron?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Wellington and 26.3 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and Akron. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.35 km).
#1 Wellington
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.1689400, -82.2179400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
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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