How far is Akron, OH from Howard, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Howard, OH is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Howard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Howard.
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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
7.3 mi · 10 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon
1245 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road
32 m · 2 sec · Akron Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road
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Continue on East Bowman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street
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Turn left onto North Bever Street
2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Street
2589 ft · 1 min · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Columbus Road
13.5 mi · 16 min · South Columbus Road
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto Danville-Jelloway Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Danville-Jelloway Road
1226 ft · 25 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road
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Continue on North Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road
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Turn right
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
143 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Coshocton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road
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Turn left
82 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Howard.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SR 585
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Howard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Howard?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Akron and 38.5 miles from Howard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Howard.
Stop Ideas Near Wooster
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 Wooster.
Elyria
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Howard. Straight-line distance: 62.9 mi (101.22 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Howard
Township in Knox County, Ohio
| Population | 6,023 |
| Coordinates | 40.4075600, -82.3268200 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard (-82.32682, 40.40756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
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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