How far is Akron, OH from Buckeye Lake, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.58 mi
02h 35m
Flight
93.79 mi
150.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.79 mi
Kilometers
150.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.58 mi
Kilometers
218.19 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckeye Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Buckeye Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Newcomerstown
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
67.7 mi
01h 17m
To Buckeye Lake
67.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Buckeye Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Forge Street

    964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

    2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

    937 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: Newark, Buckeye Lake

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    1039 ft · 21 sec · Hebron Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hebron Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hebron Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    2217 ft · 2 min · Union Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
81.7 mi · 60%
I 70 West
50.7 mi · 37%
Hebron Road
0.9 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
Goodkirk Street
0.43 mi
Union Avenue
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

50 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcomerstown
01h 17m from Akron
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckeye Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Buckeye Lake?

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 67.7 miles from Akron and 67.8 miles from Buckeye Lake.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckeye Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Newcomerstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newcomerstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

Newcomerstown , OH
124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newcomerstown.

RAIL

Alliance

84 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Buckeye Lake. Straight-line distance: 93.79 mi (150.94 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Buckeye Lake

#2 Buckeye Lake

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,893
Coordinates39.9336800, -82.4723800
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Buckeye Lake (-82.47238, 39.93368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.11 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.42
9.56 gal · 36.22 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.71 $35.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.28 $40.55
Premium $4.79 $22.90 $45.79
Diesel $4.30 $20.57 $41.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Buckeye Lake. The current time is 01:57:15.

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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.