How far is Akron, OH from Glouster, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Glouster, OH is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.7 mi
02h 59m
Flight
113.05 mi
181.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.05 mi
Kilometers
181.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.7 mi
Kilometers
232.87 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glouster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Glouster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Brady
OH

Township in Williams County, Ohio

From Akron
72.4 mi
01h 29m
To Glouster
72.3 mi
01h 29m

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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Forge Street

    964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

    2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

    937 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Marietta Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Roseville Road

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    2226 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
81.7 mi · 56%
I 70 West
24.9 mi · 17%
Roseville Road
15.7 mi · 11%
Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 9%
Maysville Pike
2.57 mi · 2%
Maysville Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brady
01h 29m from Akron
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glouster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Akron and 72.3 miles from Glouster.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glouster.

Stop Ideas Near Brady

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brady and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

Newcomerstown , OH
124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brady.

RAIL

Alliance

99 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Glouster. Straight-line distance: 113.05 mi (181.94 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Glouster

City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,779
Coordinates39.5031300, -82.0845900
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Glouster (-82.08459, 39.50313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.33 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.87
10.22 gal · 38.66 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.93 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.68 $43.35
Premium $4.79 $24.48 $48.95
Diesel $4.30 $21.99 $43.99

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 Glouster. The current time is 05:05:59.

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.