How far is Akron, OH from Continental, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Continental, OH is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Continental.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Continental.
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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
31.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224, SR 15 West: Findlay, Ottawa
1620 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Trenton Avenue
20.9 mi · 32 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1474 ft · 25 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on North Perry Street
1033 ft · 21 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto North Defiance Street
10 mi · 15 min · North Defiance Street
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2650 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Rice Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Rice Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Rice Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Continental.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Continental.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Continental?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Akron and 85.4 miles from Continental.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Continental.
Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus
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 Bucyrus.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Continental. Straight-line distance: 143.06 mi (230.24 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Continental
Airline in the United States
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.1003300, -84.2663400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Continental (-84.26634, 41.10033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.30 | $44.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.54 | $51.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
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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