How far is Akron, OH from Glendale, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Glendale, OH is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Glendale.
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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
5 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2351 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
713 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sharon Road, Sharonville, Glendale
1644 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto East Sharon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Sharon Road
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Turn left onto Greenville Avenue
103 m · 20 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Village Square
66 m · 22 sec · Village Square
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Glendale.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Glendale?
The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 111.9 miles from Akron and 112.1 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.27 one way or $58.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 199.35 mi (320.83 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
City in Ohio
| Population | 2,182 |
| Coordinates | 39.2706100, -84.4593900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendale (-84.45939, 39.27061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.27 | $58.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.84 | $75.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.00 | $68.00 |
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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