How far is Akron, OH from Barlow, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Barlow, OH is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Barlow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Barlow.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Continue on South Forge Street
964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway
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Keep slight left
75.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem
1231 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
580 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Muskingum Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Muskingum Drive
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Continue on 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1901 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Fort Harmar Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Harmar Drive
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Turn slight right
11.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Warrior Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Warrior Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warrior Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Barlow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Keep slight left
75.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Barlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Barlow?
The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Newcomerstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Akron and 69.8 miles from Barlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Barlow.
Stop Ideas Near Newcomerstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Newcomerstown Mayor Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newcomerstown.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Barlow. Straight-line distance: 116.52 mi (187.52 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barlow (-81.66485, 39.39869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.27 | $36.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.61 | $47.23 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
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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