How far is Akron, OH from Liberty, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Liberty, OH is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
203.3 mi
03h 56m
Flight
175.04 mi
281.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.04 mi
Kilometers
281.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.3 mi
Kilometers
327.18 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Liberty
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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
101.5 mi
01h 58m
To Liberty
101.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East, US 35 West, SR 4 South: Xenia, Eaton

    155 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 35 West, SR 4 South: Eaton

    1911 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue on C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway

    1094 ft · 17 sec · C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    748 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Infirmary Road

    2777 ft · 1 min · Infirmary Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dayton-Liberty Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Dayton-Liberty Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    930 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 49%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 27%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
SR 4
13.1 mi · 6%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 58m from Akron
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 101.5 miles from Akron and 101.8 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.56 one way or $53.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Liberty.

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 Liberty. Straight-line distance: 175.04 mi (281.7 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 Liberty

City in United States of America

Population1,723
Coordinates39.7200600, -84.3249400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Liberty (-84.32494, 39.72006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
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
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $26.56
Round trip
$53.13
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.56 $53.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.42 $60.83
Premium $4.79 $34.34 $68.69
Diesel $4.30 $30.86 $61.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Liberty. The current time is 00:55:38.

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.