How far is Akron, OH from Clayton, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Clayton, OH is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Clayton.
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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
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
1639 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight right
20.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
1719 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight left
116 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn sharp right onto Clayton Pike
1.6 mi · 4 min · Clayton Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clayton Pike
1.5 mi · 6 min · Clayton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Clayton.
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
102 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Clayton?
The road trip is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Akron and 121.5 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 197.85 mi (318.41 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436800, -83.6754700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-83.67547, 38.74368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.05 | $82.10 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.89 | $73.77 |
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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