How far is Akron, OH from Elmwood Place, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Elmwood Place, OH is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
226.84 mi
04h 18m
Flight
204.24 mi
328.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.24 mi
Kilometers
328.7 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.84 mi
Kilometers
365.06 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmwood Place
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Elmwood Place
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Akron
113.3 mi
02h 09m
To Elmwood Place
113.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Elmwood Place.

  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

    622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Innerbelt

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2457 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · Mill Creek Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 561: Paddock Road, Seymour Avenue

    726 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto SR 4: Paddock Road North, Hamilton County Fairgrounds

    60 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Paddock Road

    142 m · 13 sec · Paddock Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East North Bend Road

    82 m · 14 sec · East North Bend Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Vine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
196 mi · 86%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.38 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
Vine Street
0.88 mi
Mill Creek Expressway
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
204.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 09m from Akron
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmwood Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Elmwood Place?

The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Akron and 113.5 miles from Elmwood Place.

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

The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmwood Place.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Elmwood Place. Straight-line distance: 204.24 mi (328.7 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Elmwood Place

#2 Elmwood Place

City in United States of America

Population2,203
Coordinates39.1872800, -84.4880000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Elmwood Place (-84.488, 39.18728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.3 L · about $29.64
Round trip
$59.28
16 gal · 60.6 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.64 $59.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.94 $67.87
Premium $4.79 $38.32 $76.64
Diesel $4.30 $34.43 $68.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Elmwood Place. The current time is 23:46:42.

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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.