How far is West Salem, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from West Salem, OH to Akron, OH is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Medina County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Salem and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Salem and Akron.
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Start on Congress Street
19 m · 3 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1801 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Elyria Road
1 mi · 1 min · North Elyria Road
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Turn left onto Ruff Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ruff Road
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Turn right onto Congress Road
2240 ft · 51 sec · Congress Road
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Take the ramp left
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 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 West Salem and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 76
Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Salem to Akron?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from West Salem and 18.8 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Seville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Salem and Akron. Straight-line distance: 31.72 mi (51.05 km).
#1 West Salem
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,528 |
| Coordinates | 40.9714400, -82.1098700 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
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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