How far is Akron, OH from Bradford, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Bradford, OH is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Bradford.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
78 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
11 mi · 17 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miami Street
30 m · 2 sec · Miami Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Miami Street
18.6 mi · 26 min · Miami Street
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Spring Street
780 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Water Street
3050 ft · 57 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto North College Street
593 ft · 12 sec · North College Street
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Turn right onto Covington Avenue
9.9 mi · 15 min · Covington Avenue
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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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 Bradford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
78 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Bradford?
The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 97.1 miles from Akron and 97.3 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 166.21 mi (267.49 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
Village in Darke and Miami counties, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.1322700, -84.4307800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-84.43078, 40.13227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
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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