How far is Wickliffe, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Wickliffe, OH to Akron, OH is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.1 mi
00h 43m
Flight
36.36 mi
58.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.36 mi
Kilometers
58.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.1 mi
Kilometers
66.14 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Wickliffe
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wickliffe
2026-05-12T20:28
Arrive Akron
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wickliffe
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Northfield
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio

From Wickliffe
20.3 mi
00h 21m
To Akron
20.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Drive

    61 m · 13 sec · Country Club Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    3092 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maplegrove Road

    153 m · 22 sec · Maplegrove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road

    78 m · 6 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1445 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Akron Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wickliffe 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
21.3 mi · 52%
Akron Expressway
15.1 mi · 37%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 4%
I 90 West
0.72 mi · 2%
Ridge Road
0.59 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 21m from Wickliffe
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wickliffe and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Wickliffe and 20.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wickliffe and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Northfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wickliffe and Akron. Straight-line distance: 36.36 mi (58.51 km).

Wickliffe

#1 Wickliffe

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Population12,728
Coordinates41.6053300, -81.4534500
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Country Club Drive (-81.452749, 41.605333)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.79 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $4.30 $6.24 $12.48

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wickliffe and Akron. The current time is 20:28:53.

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.