How far is Akron, OH from Delphos, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Delphos, OH is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Delphos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Delphos.
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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 left
53.8 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fifth Street
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1244 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
549 ft · 19 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Delphos.
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
53.8 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Delphos?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Akron and 82.5 miles from Delphos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Akron and Areas Of Frost near Delphos.
Stop Ideas Near North Robinson
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 North Robinson.
Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Delphos. Straight-line distance: 148.18 mi (238.47 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delphos
City in Ohio
| Population | 6,895 |
| Coordinates | 40.8433800, -84.3416200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delphos (-84.34162, 40.84338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.53 | $43.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.65 | $49.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.01 | $50.01 |
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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