How far is Akron, OH from Edgerton, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Edgerton, OH is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
194.59 mi
03h 48m
Flight
169.6 mi
272.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.6 mi
Kilometers
272.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.59 mi
Kilometers
313.16 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgerton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Edgerton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Fremont
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Akron
97.1 mi
01h 54m
To Edgerton
97.5 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Edgerton.

  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

    1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Portage Path

    2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ghent Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    147.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Defiance Street

    10.3 mi · 12 min · South Defiance Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Wilson Street

    734 ft · 12 sec · West Wilson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 12.C

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 12.C

  25. 25

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ash Street

    77 m · 9 sec · South Ash Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Indiana Street

    1369 ft · 41 sec · East Indiana Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Michigan Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · South Michigan Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
147 mi · 76%
South Defiance Street
10.3 mi · 5%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 5%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 2%
County Road 12.C
1.84 mi · 1%
Center Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

147 mi · 02h 38m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 54m from Akron
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Edgerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Edgerton?

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Akron and 97.5 miles from Edgerton.

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

The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Edgerton.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

35 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

47 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

86 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

107 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 169.6 mi (272.94 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Edgerton

#2 Edgerton

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,990
Coordinates41.4486600, -84.7480100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Edgerton (-84.74801, 41.44866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.14 $58.29
Premium $4.79 $32.91 $65.81
Diesel $4.30 $29.57 $59.14

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 Edgerton. The current time is 22:25:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.