How far is Akron, OH from De Graff, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to De Graff, OH is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
163.35 mi
03h 11m
Flight
136.34 mi
219.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.34 mi
Kilometers
219.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.35 mi
Kilometers
262.89 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
81.6 mi
01h 35m
To De Graff
81.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and De Graff.

  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

    78 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    24.4 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine

    1712 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 235

    60 m · 3 sec · State Route 235

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 235

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  20. 20

    Continue on Cretcher Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.2 mi · 48%
Marysville Road
38.6 mi · 24%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 12%
State Route 47
6.4 mi · 4%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 4%
East Sandusky Avenue
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

78 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 35m from Akron
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to De Graff?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Akron and 81.8 miles from De Graff.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and De Graff. Straight-line distance: 136.34 mi (219.42 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
De Graff

#2 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: De Graff (-83.91577, 40.312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.68
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.34 $42.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.43 $48.87
Premium $4.79 $27.59 $55.18
Diesel $4.30 $24.79 $49.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and De Graff. The current time is 01:10:46.

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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.