How far is Akron, OH from Brilliant, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Brilliant, OH is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Carroll County, Arkansas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Brilliant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Brilliant.
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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
21.5 mi · 26 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon
1990 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: East Liverpool
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Continue on Zwallen Way Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast
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Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Minerva Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on West Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Canal Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Canton Road Northwest
9.3 mi · 14 min · Canton Road Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Salineville Road Northeast
940 ft · 16 sec · Salineville Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Steubenville Road Southeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · Steubenville Road Southeast
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Continue on Steubenville Road Southeast
5.9 mi · 9 min · Steubenville Road Southeast
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1276 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2829 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 43
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Route 43
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Continue on West Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1785 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant
987 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Penn Street
627 ft · 17 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Labelle Street
1415 ft · 39 sec · Labelle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Labelle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Brilliant.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
21.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Brilliant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Brilliant?
The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Akron and 46.2 miles from Brilliant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Brilliant.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
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 Carrollton.
Alliance
Union Station
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Brilliant. Straight-line distance: 73.3 mi (117.96 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brilliant
Census-designated place in Ohio
| Population | 1,482 |
| Coordinates | 40.2647900, -80.6261900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brilliant (-80.62619, 40.26479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.62 | $31.23 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
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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