How far is Akron, OH from Keene, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Keene, OH is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Keene.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Continue on South Forge Street
964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
15.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto State Route 621
2132 ft · 33 sec · State Route 621
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Turn slight left onto County Road 193
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 193
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At the end of the road, turn right
2255 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
2335 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on County Road 1
1 km · 2 min · County Road 1
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Keene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Keene?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Akron and 41 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Loudon
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 Loudon.
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Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Keene. Straight-line distance: 54.07 mi (87.01 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keene
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 40.3450700, -81.8681900 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keene (-81.86819, 40.34507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
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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