How far is Akron, OH from Kalida, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Kalida, OH is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
164.87 mi
03h 15m
Flight
139.86 mi
225.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.86 mi
Kilometers
225.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.87 mi
Kilometers
265.34 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalida
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T01:32
Arrive Kalida
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
North Robinson
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
82.3 mi
01h 37m
To Kalida
82.6 mi
01h 37m

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

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    44.5 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 115: Kalida, Lima

    1646 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Water Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    7.7 mi · 14 min · North Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
88.6 mi · 54%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 20%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 12%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 5%
North Street
7.75 mi · 5%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight left

44.5 mi · 00h 48m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Robinson
01h 37m from Akron
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Kalida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Akron and 82.6 miles from Kalida.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Kalida.

Stop Ideas Near North Robinson

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Kalida. Straight-line distance: 139.86 mi (225.09 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Kalida

City in Putnam County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,583
Coordinates40.9828300, -84.1993900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Kalida (-84.19939, 40.98283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.02 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.13
11.64 gal · 44.04 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.56 $43.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.69 $49.38
Premium $4.79 $27.88 $55.76
Diesel $4.30 $25.05 $50.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Kalida. The current time is 01:32:45.

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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.