Cleveland to Akron by train
Akron lies 49 km (30 mi) south of Cleveland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 40 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 59 km (37 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cleveland | Akron | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 365,379 | 197,542 |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Tower City Center, Euclid Avenue station, Lee Road station | Akron, Akron Northside station, Akron Union Station |
| Postal codes | 44101–44199 | 44301–44398 |
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Common questions
How far is Akron from Cleveland?
49 km (30 mi) in a straight line, south of Cleveland; by road roughly 59 km (37 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cleveland to Akron by train?
About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cleveland and Akron?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.