How far is Akron, OH from Covedale, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Covedale, OH is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
236.86 mi
04h 35m
Flight
212.03 mi
341.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.03 mi
Kilometers
341.23 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.86 mi
Kilometers
381.19 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T02:39
Arrive Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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

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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
118.3 mi
02h 17m
To Covedale
118.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2457 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

    781 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Montana Avenue

    1305 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Boudinot Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Glenway Avenue

    1742 ft · 1 min · Glenway Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sidney Road

    1082 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Covedale Avenue

    729 ft · 26 sec · Covedale Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Western Hills Avenue

    40 m · 6 sec · Western Hills Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Western Hills Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
196 mi · 83%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
Mill Creek Expressway
5.47 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.38 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
Montana Avenue
2.56 mi · 1%
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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 17m from Akron
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Sunny near Covedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Akron and 118.6 miles from Covedale.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.97 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Sunny near Covedale.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Covedale. Straight-line distance: 212.03 mi (341.23 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Covedale

#2 Covedale

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population6,447
Coordinates39.1211700, -84.6063300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Covedale (-84.60633, 39.12117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $30.97
Round trip
$61.95
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.97 $61.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.46 $70.93
Premium $4.79 $40.04 $80.09
Diesel $4.30 $35.98 $71.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Covedale. The current time is 02:39:58.

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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.