How far is Akron, OH from Liberty Center, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Liberty Center, OH is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
157.09 mi
03h 03m
Flight
131.71 mi
211.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.71 mi
Kilometers
211.96 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.09 mi
Kilometers
252.81 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Center
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Liberty Center
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Akron
78.4 mi
01h 31m
To Liberty Center
78.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Liberty Center.

  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

    1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Portage Path

    2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ghent Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Road

    2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Conant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Anthony Wayne Trail

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 109: Liberty Center, Malinta

    1500 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Damascus Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
113 mi · 72%
Anthony Wayne Trail
22.6 mi · 14%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 6%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 3%
Conant Street
1.24 mi · 1%
US 20
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

113 mi · 02h 01m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 31m from Akron
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Liberty Center?

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Akron and 78.7 miles from Liberty Center.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty Center.

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Liberty Center. Straight-line distance: 131.71 mi (211.96 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Liberty Center

#2 Liberty Center

City in Henry County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,123
Coordinates41.4433800, -84.0088300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Liberty Center (-84.00883, 41.44338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $20.53
Round trip
$41.05
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.53 $41.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.50 $47.00
Premium $4.79 $26.54 $53.07
Diesel $4.30 $23.84 $47.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Liberty Center. The current time is 07:38:45.

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.