How far is Akron, OH from Harris, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Harris, OH is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
190.06 mi
03h 56m
Flight
154.78 mi
249.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.78 mi
Kilometers
249.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.06 mi
Kilometers
305.87 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harris
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-15T19:31
Arrive Harris
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:06 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
95 mi
01h 58m
To Harris
95.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    35.2 mi · 46 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Chillicothe

    1162 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Paint Street

    14.8 mi · 25 min · South Paint Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Harris Station Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Harris Station Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harris Station Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
108 mi · 57%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
35.2 mi · 19%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
South Paint Street
14.9 mi · 8%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 1%
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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 58m from Akron
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Harris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Akron and 95.1 miles from Harris.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Harris.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Harris. Straight-line distance: 154.78 mi (249.09 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Harris

Township in Ottawa County, Ohio

Population2,920
Coordinates39.2156200, -83.1410200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Harris (-83.14102, 39.21562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.39 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.72
13.42 gal · 50.78 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.86 $49.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.46 $56.93
Premium $4.79 $32.14 $64.28
Diesel $4.30 $28.88 $57.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Harris. The current time is 19:31:52.

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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.