How far is Akron, OH from Hocking, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Hocking, OH is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.13 mi
03h 37m
Flight
124.78 mi
200.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.78 mi
Kilometers
200.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.13 mi
Kilometers
264.14 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hocking
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Hocking
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 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
Cambridge
OH

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
82.1 mi
01h 48m
To Hocking
82.1 mi
01h 48m

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

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Burr Oak Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Burr Oak Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Kimberly Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Kimberly Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Kimberly Road

    2792 ft · 1 min · Kimberly Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto County Road 1

    48 m · 7 sec · County Road 1

  36. 36

    Continue on Carbondale Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Carbondale Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carbondale Road

    2634 ft · 1 min · Carbondale Road

  38. 38

    Turn left

    1626 ft · 31 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
81.7 mi · 50%
I 70 West
24.9 mi · 15%
Roseville Road
15.7 mi · 10%
Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 8%
Burr Oak Boulevard
3.93 mi · 2%
Carbondale Road
3.67 mi · 2%
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 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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
01h 48m from Akron
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Akron and 82.1 miles from Hocking.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

107 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Hocking. Straight-line distance: 124.78 mi (200.81 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Hocking

Township in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population4,702
Coordinates39.3678500, -82.2657100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Hocking (-82.26571, 39.36785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.92 L · about $21.45
Round trip
$42.90
11.58 gal · 43.84 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.45 $42.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.56 $49.12
Premium $4.79 $27.73 $55.47
Diesel $4.30 $24.92 $49.84

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 Hocking. The current time is 04:53:01.

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.