How far is Akron, OH from Anna, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Anna, OH is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.53 mi
03h 25m
Flight
146.81 mi
236.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.81 mi
Kilometers
236.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.53 mi
Kilometers
290.54 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anna
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T07:26
Arrive Anna
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Akron
90.2 mi
01h 42m
To Anna
90.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo

    2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    2841 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 119: Anna, Minster

    1105 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3039 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Pike Street

    73 m · 4 sec · South Pike Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pike Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 44%
East Lincoln Highway
36.1 mi · 20%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 18%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 11%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 4%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
01h 42m from Akron
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Anna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Akron and 90.4 miles from Anna.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Anna.

Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bucyrus, 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 Bucyrus.

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Anna. Straight-line distance: 146.81 mi (236.26 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Anna

#2 Anna

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,512
Coordinates40.3944900, -84.1727200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Anna (-84.17272, 40.39449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.11 L · about $23.60
Round trip
$47.20
12.74 gal · 48.22 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.60 $47.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.02 $54.04
Premium $4.79 $30.51 $61.02
Diesel $4.30 $27.42 $54.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Anna. The current time is 07:26:08.

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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.