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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.17 mi
02h 24m
Flight
98.92 mi
159.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.17 mi
Kilometers
172.48 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fostoria
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Fostoria
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ruggles
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Akron
53.4 mi
01h 12m
To Fostoria
53.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

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.

  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

    29.2 mi · 35 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    143 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenwich Road

    35.2 mi · 48 min · Greenwich Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Walton Street East

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Walton Street East

  11. 11

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    18 mi · 22 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Tiffin-Fostoria Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Tiffin-Fostoria Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Tiffin Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Tiffin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Lytle Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Lytle Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Midblock Underpass

    1958 ft · 33 sec · Midblock Underpass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Wood Street

    104 m · 20 sec · South Wood Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Tiffin Street

    49 m · 7 sec · West Tiffin Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenwich Road
35.2 mi · 33%
Kenmore Expressway
29.4 mi · 27%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
18 mi · 17%
Walton Street East
9.57 mi · 9%
Tiffin Street
7.11 mi · 7%
Tiffin-Fostoria Road
3.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruggles
01h 12m from Akron
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elyria

45 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

53 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

78 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

110 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Fostoria. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.2 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Fostoria

City in Ohio

Population1,099
Coordinates41.1570000, -83.4168700
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Fostoria (-83.41687, 41.157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Fostoria. The current time is 04:29:17.

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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.