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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.15 mi
03h 51m
Flight
181.54 mi
292.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.54 mi
Kilometers
292.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.15 mi
Kilometers
328.54 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sat, Apr 11, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 11, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-11T16:08
Arrive Lebanon
Sat, Apr 11, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Akron
102 mi
01h 55m
To Lebanon
102.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

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.

  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

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1441 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South High Street

    791 ft · 40 sec · South High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Silver Street

    61 m · 7 sec · East Silver Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
177 mi · 87%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
SR 123
0.27 mi
West Bowery Street
0.23 mi
West Center Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 55m from Akron
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 181.54 mi (292.16 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lebanon

Lebanon is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4353400, -84.2029900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Lebanon (-84.20299, 39.43534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.27 L · about $26.68
Round trip
$53.35
14.4 gal · 54.54 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Lebanon. The current time is 16:08:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.