How far is Akron, OH from Ashville, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Ashville, OH is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.07 mi
02h 53m
Flight
120.82 mi
194.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.82 mi
Kilometers
194.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.07 mi
Kilometers
236.68 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T03:32
Arrive Ashville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Akron
73.5 mi
01h 26m
To Ashville
73.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Long Street

    2946 ft · 2 min · Long Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Plum Street

    58 m · 12 sec · Plum Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
108 mi · 74%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 13%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
7.63 mi · 5%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
120.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 26m from Akron
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Akron and 73.6 miles from Ashville.

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

The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Ashville. Straight-line distance: 120.82 mi (194.44 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 Ashville

City in St.

Population4,465
Coordinates39.7156200, -82.9529600
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Ashville (-82.95296, 39.71562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.64 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.38 gal · 39.28 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.02 $44.03
Premium $4.79 $24.86 $49.72
Diesel $4.30 $22.34 $44.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Ashville. The current time is 03:32:00.

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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.