How far is Akron, OH from Concord, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Concord, OH is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
224.72 mi
04h 40m
Flight
196.44 mi
316.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.44 mi
Kilometers
316.14 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.72 mi
Kilometers
361.65 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-15T07:03
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Akron
112.3 mi
02h 20m
To Concord
112.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington

    1164 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North South Street

    11.5 mi · 19 min · North South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Street South

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Broadway Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    5 mi · 8 min · West Pike Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    1634 ft · 34 sec · Cross Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Glancy Marathon Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 133

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 133

  18. 18

    Continue on Tall Gate Road

    1255 ft · 32 sec · Tall Gate Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 133

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 133

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Twin Bridges Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Twin Bridges Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
159 mi · 71%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
North South Street
11.5 mi · 5%
Broadway Street South
8.93 mi · 4%
West Pike Street
5.03 mi · 2%
State Route 133
4.6 mi · 2%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 20m from Akron
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Akron and 112.4 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Concord. Straight-line distance: 196.44 mi (316.14 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 Concord

Human settlement in United States of America

Population872
Coordinates39.0220100, -84.0802100
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Concord (-84.08021, 39.02201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.02 L · about $29.38
Round trip
$58.76
15.86 gal · 60.04 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.38 $58.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.64 $67.28
Premium $4.79 $37.98 $75.97
Diesel $4.30 $34.13 $68.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Concord. The current time is 07:03:24.

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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.