Origin
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Manchester, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, OH
Mylo Kaye
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Manchester, OH covers 11.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Manchester Road, Rand Avenue, Rhodes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Manchester Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 11.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manchester Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 59 / Rand Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Russell Avenue
Turn right onto Russell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 93 / Manchester Road
Turn left onto SR 93 / Manchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Nimisila Road
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road | 8.8 mi | 16m |
| Rand Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rhodes Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Russell Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boulevard Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Nimisila Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Manchester Road
— 8.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Manchester, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Continue on Rand Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rand Avenue
5
Continue on Rhodes Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rhodes Avenue
6
Continue on Boulevard Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Boulevard Street
7
Turn right onto Russell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Russell Avenue
8
Turn left onto SR 93
8.8 mi
·
16 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Nimisila Road
10
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manchester, OH
Late night in Manchester on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, OH to Manchester, OH covers 11.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manchester Road, Rand Avenue, Rhodes Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Akron, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Russell Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Akron, OH to Manchester, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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