How far is Akron, OH from Amanda, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Amanda, OH is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.65 mi
03h 07m
Flight
118.1 mi
190.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.1 mi
Kilometers
190.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.65 mi
Kilometers
256.93 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amanda
Wed, Apr 15, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-14T21:54
Arrive Amanda
Wed, Apr 15, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
79.8 mi
01h 33m
To Amanda
79.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue

    622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Innerbelt

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    100.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto East Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Lancaster, Circleville, Fairfield County Fairgrounds

    1325 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    41 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    155 m · 9 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    29 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Amanda-Northern Road

    555 ft · 15 sec · Amanda-Northern Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Amanda.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
102 mi · 64%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 12%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 6%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 5%
Lancaster Bypass
7.24 mi · 5%
Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
5.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 33m from Akron
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amanda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Akron and 79.8 miles from Amanda.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amanda.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Amanda. Straight-line distance: 118.1 mi (190.07 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amanda

Town

Population746
Coordinates39.6495100, -82.7443400
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Amanda (-82.74434, 39.64951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $20.86
Round trip
$41.72
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.86 $41.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.88 $47.76
Premium $4.79 $26.97 $53.94
Diesel $4.30 $24.23 $48.46

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Amanda. The current time is 21:54:45.

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.