How far is Akron, OH from Batavia, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Batavia, OH is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
236.87 mi
04h 30m
Flight
197.27 mi
317.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.27 mi
Kilometers
317.48 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.87 mi
Kilometers
381.21 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batavia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-14T21:55
Arrive Batavia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
118.4 mi
02h 15m
To Batavia
118.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East

    2144 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    961 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Batavia

    1260 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    40 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
193 mi · 81%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
Circle Freeway
13.9 mi · 6%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5.21 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.85 mi
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
197.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 15m from Akron
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batavia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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 118.4 miles from Akron and 118.6 miles from Batavia.

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

The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.97 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Batavia. Straight-line distance: 197.27 mi (317.48 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Batavia

Village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States

Population1,967
Coordinates39.0770100, -84.1768800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Batavia (-84.17688, 39.07701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $30.97
Round trip
$61.95
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.97 $61.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.46 $70.93
Premium $4.79 $40.04 $80.09
Diesel $4.30 $35.98 $71.96

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Batavia. The current time is 21:55:16.

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.