How far is Akron, OH from Crystal Lakes, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Crystal Lakes, OH is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Crystal Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Crystal Lakes.
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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
98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spangler Road, Medway
2077 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sycamore Street
1579 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street
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Continue on Medway-New Carlisle Road
1183 ft · 28 sec · Medway-New Carlisle Road
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Turn left onto Schiller Road
2675 ft · 52 sec · Schiller Road
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Turn right onto North Lake Road
584 ft · 16 sec · North Lake Road
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Turn left onto Kennedy Road
1420 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
645 ft · 29 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Oak Road
68 m · 17 sec · Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Crystal Lakes.
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
98.8 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Crystal Lakes?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Akron and 91.4 miles from Crystal Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Crystal Lakes. Straight-line distance: 155.39 mi (250.08 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lakes
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.8892300, -84.0266000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lakes (-84.0266, 39.88923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.85 | $61.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.72 | $55.44 |
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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