How far is Akron, OH from Dry Ridge, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Dry Ridge, OH is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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 and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Dry Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Dry Ridge.
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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
89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
1417 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Colerain Avenue
1179 ft · 40 sec · Colerain Avenue
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Turn left onto Dry Ridge Road
593 ft · 28 sec · Dry Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dry Ridge Road
767 ft · 25 sec · Dry Ridge Road
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Continue on Dry Ridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dry Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Pebblecreek Lane
22 m · 3 sec · Pebblecreek Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pebblecreek Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Dry Ridge.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Akron and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dry Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Dry Ridge?
The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 115.9 miles from Akron and 116.2 miles from Dry Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Akron and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dry Ridge.
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 Dry Ridge. Straight-line distance: 206.48 mi (332.29 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dry Ridge
Dry Ridge is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2592200, -84.6191100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dry Ridge (-84.61911, 39.25922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $41.31 | $82.62 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $52.06 | $104.13 |
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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