How far is Akron, OH from Lincoln Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Lincoln Heights, OH is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
225.86 mi
04h 16m
Flight
200.6 mi
322.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.6 mi
Kilometers
322.84 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.86 mi
Kilometers
363.48 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Lincoln Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Akron
112.8 mi
02h 08m
To Lincoln Heights
113 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Lincoln Heights.

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2351 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    713 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights

    1721 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Shepherd Lane

    146 m · 17 sec · Shepherd Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mangham Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · Mangham Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Schumard Avenue

    820 ft · 37 sec · Schumard Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Magee Avenue

    651 ft · 29 sec · Magee Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
192 mi · 85%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Circle Freeway
4.95 mi · 2%
Mill Creek Expressway
3.37 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
I 275 West
0.85 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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
200.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 08m from Akron
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Lincoln Heights?

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 112.8 miles from Akron and 113 miles from Lincoln Heights.

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

The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Lincoln Heights. Straight-line distance: 200.6 mi (322.84 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Lincoln Heights

#2 Lincoln Heights

City in the United States of America

Population3,354
Coordinates39.2389500, -84.4555000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Lincoln Heights (-84.4555, 39.23895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.17 L · about $29.53
Round trip
$59.06
15.94 gal · 60.34 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.53 $59.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.81 $67.62
Premium $4.79 $38.18 $76.35
Diesel $4.30 $34.30 $68.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Lincoln Heights. The current time is 01:28:58.

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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.