How far is Akron, OH from Beaver, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Beaver, OH is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
203.43 mi
04h 09m
Flight
157.61 mi
253.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.61 mi
Kilometers
253.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.43 mi
Kilometers
327.39 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver
Sat, Apr 11, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 11, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-11T01:25
Arrive Beaver
Sat, Apr 11, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Akron
101.7 mi
02h 04m
To Beaver
101.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    14.7 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    764 ft · 19 sec · North Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    744 ft · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    895 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    26 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
108 mi · 53%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
51.2 mi · 25%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7.31 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
5.43 mi · 3%
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 04m from Akron
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Akron and 101.7 miles from Beaver.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.60 one way or $53.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Beaver. Straight-line distance: 157.61 mi (253.65 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 Beaver

Human settlement in Ohio, USA

Population429
Coordinates39.0306300, -82.8243400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Beaver (-82.82434, 39.03063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.17 L · about $26.60
Round trip
$53.20
14.36 gal · 54.34 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.60 $53.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.46 $60.92
Premium $4.79 $34.39 $68.78
Diesel $4.30 $30.90 $61.81

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Beaver. The current time is 01:25:08.

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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.