How far is Akron, OH from Archbold, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Archbold, OH is about 171 miles (275.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Flight Distance
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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 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Archbold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Archbold.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Portage Path
2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
147.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Stryker Street
72 m · 5 sec · Stryker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stryker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Archbold.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
147 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Akron and Rain Showers Likely near Archbold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Archbold?
The road trip is about 171 miles (275.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Akron and 85.7 miles from Archbold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Akron and Rain Showers Likely near Archbold.
Stop Ideas Near Castalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castalia.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Archbold. Straight-line distance: 147.87 mi (237.98 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Archbold
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,289 |
| Coordinates | 41.5214400, -84.3071700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Archbold (-84.30717, 41.52144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.88 | $57.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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