How far is Akron, OH from Fostoria, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Fostoria, OH is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Fostoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Fostoria.
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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
29.2 mi · 35 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit straight
143 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Greenwich Road
35.2 mi · 48 min · Greenwich Road
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Continue on Walton Street East
9.6 mi · 15 min · Walton Street East
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
18 mi · 22 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Turn straight onto Tiffin-Fostoria Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Tiffin-Fostoria Road
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Continue on Tiffin Street
7.1 mi · 11 min · Tiffin Street
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Turn left onto East Lytle Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Lytle Street
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Turn right onto Midblock Underpass
1958 ft · 33 sec · Midblock Underpass
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Turn right onto South Wood Street
104 m · 20 sec · South Wood Street
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Turn left onto West Tiffin Street
49 m · 7 sec · West Tiffin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tiffin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Fostoria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Greenwich Road
Turn right onto Greenwich Road
35.2 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Fostoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Fostoria?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ruggles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Akron and 53.7 miles from Fostoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Fostoria.
Stop Ideas Near Ruggles
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 Ruggles.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Fostoria. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.2 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fostoria
City in Ohio
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.1570000, -83.4168700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fostoria (-83.41687, 41.157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.11 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
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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