How far is Akron, OH from Lebanon, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Lebanon, OH is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Lebanon.
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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
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1441 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto South High Street
791 ft · 40 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Silver Street
61 m · 7 sec · East Silver Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Silver Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Lebanon.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Akron and 102.2 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
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 Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 181.54 mi (292.16 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
Lebanon is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4353400, -84.2029900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-84.20299, 39.43534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $26.68 | $53.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
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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