How far is Akron, OH from Day Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Day Heights, OH is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.5 miles (313 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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 04h 19m.
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.
City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Day Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Day Heights.
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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
89.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East
2144 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Blanchester, Milford
2085 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road South
1193 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn left
2281 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Betty Lane
840 ft · 42 sec · Betty Lane
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Turn left onto Kent Drive
634 ft · 28 sec · Kent Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kent Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Day Heights.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Day Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Day Heights?
The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Akron and 114 miles from Day Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.5 miles (313 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Day Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Worthington.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Day Heights. Straight-line distance: 194.47 mi (312.97 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Day Heights
Census-designated place in Clermont County, Ohio
| Population | 2,620 |
| Coordinates | 39.1739500, -84.2263300 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Day Heights (-84.22633, 39.17395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.11 | $68.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.60 | $69.21 |
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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