How far is Akron, OH from Dunlap, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Dunlap, OH is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205 miles (329.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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 Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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 Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Dunlap.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Colerain Avenue
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Take the exit right toward Kemper Road
857 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West Kemper Road
2347 ft · 1 min · West Kemper Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colerain Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · Colerain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Dunlap.
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 Dunlap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Dunlap?
The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Akron and 117.2 miles from Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205 miles (329.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 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 Dunlap.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
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 Riverlea.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 205.01 mi (329.93 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunlap
Dunlap is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2922800, -84.6180000 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunlap (-84.618, 39.29228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $3.91 | $32.32 | $64.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $37.14 | $74.27 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $41.66 | $83.33 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $52.51 | $105.02 |
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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