How far is Akron, OH from Auburn, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Auburn, OH is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
234.7 mi
04h 35m
Flight
204.49 mi
329.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.49 mi
Kilometers
329.1 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.7 mi
Kilometers
377.71 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
117.3 mi
02h 17m
To Auburn
117.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · High Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Millville Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Millville Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1540 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto High Street

    773 ft · 16 sec · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Hamilton Scipio Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Scipio Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Scipio Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
185 mi · 79%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Millville Avenue
4.66 mi · 2%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
2.81 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 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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
204.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 17m from Akron
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Akron and 117.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.68 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 204.49 mi (329.1 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 Auburn

Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Population1,043
Coordinates39.3911700, -84.7021700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Auburn (-84.70217, 39.39117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.35 L · about $30.68
Round trip
$61.35
16.56 gal · 62.7 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.68 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.12 $70.25
Premium $4.79 $39.66 $79.32
Diesel $4.30 $35.64 $71.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Auburn. The current time is 00:20:55.

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.