How far is Akron, OH from Deshler, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Deshler, OH is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Deshler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Deshler.
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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 right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: North Baltimore, Fostoria
1852 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Deshler Road
74 m · 5 sec · Deshler Road
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Continue on Briar Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Briar Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SR 18 Bypass
35 m · 2 sec · SR 18 Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto SR 18 Bypass
2.1 mi · 4 min · SR 18 Bypass
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Continue on Deshler Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Deshler Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Deshler Road
156 m · 10 sec · Deshler Road
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Otsego Pike
2421 ft · 48 sec · Otsego Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Deshler Road
6 mi · 11 min · Deshler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Deshler.
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 to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Deshler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Deshler?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 79 miles from Akron and 79.3 miles from Deshler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Deshler.
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 Deshler. Straight-line distance: 124.14 mi (199.79 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deshler
City in Henry County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,716 |
| Coordinates | 41.2075500, -83.8991100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deshler (-83.89911, 41.20755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.71 | $47.43 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
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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