How far is Akron, OH from Kenwood, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Kenwood, OH is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Kenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Kenwood.
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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
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
1078 ft · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Montgomery Road
6 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Montgomery Road
1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Sturbridge Drive
1089 ft · 48 sec · Sturbridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sturbridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Kenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Kenwood?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Akron and 110.7 miles from Kenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.90 one way or $57.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Kenwood. Straight-line distance: 198.31 mi (319.15 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenwood
Country house in Hampstead, London
| Population | 6,981 |
| Coordinates | 39.2106100, -84.3671600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenwood (-84.36716, 39.21061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.36 | $74.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.57 | $67.14 |
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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