How far is Akron, OH from Hillsboro, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Hillsboro, OH is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
191.26 mi
03h 56m
Flight
170.5 mi
274.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.5 mi
Kilometers
274.39 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.26 mi
Kilometers
307.8 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 Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-17T21:27
Arrive Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 AM 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
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
95.6 mi
01h 58m
To Hillsboro
95.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  15. 15

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue

    2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue

    25.5 mi · 38 min · Leesburg Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
116 mi · 60%
Leesburg Avenue
25.5 mi · 13%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 6%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 5%
Innerbelt
2.81 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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
170.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 58m from Akron
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 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 95.6 miles from Akron and 95.6 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

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 Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 170.5 mi (274.39 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Hillsboro

City in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States

Population6,578
Coordinates39.2022900, -83.6115900
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Hillsboro (-83.61159, 39.20229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $25.01
Round trip
$50.02
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.01 $50.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.63 $57.27
Premium $4.79 $32.33 $64.67
Diesel $4.30 $29.05 $58.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Hillsboro. The current time is 21:27:32.

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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.