How far is Akron, OH from Mechanicsburg, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Mechanicsburg, OH is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Road
125.7 mi
02h 52m
Flight
101.77 mi
163.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.77 mi
Kilometers
163.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.7 mi
Kilometers
202.29 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mechanicsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T08:10
Arrive Mechanicsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dennison
OH

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

From Akron
62.9 mi
01h 26m
To Mechanicsburg
62.8 mi
01h 26m

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
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Forge Street

    964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

    2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

    937 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Johnson Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Davis Street

    1634 ft · 27 sec · Davis Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Freeport Tippecanoe Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Freeport Tippecanoe Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Cemetery Hill Road

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Cemetery Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1222 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    152 m · 14 sec · Cadiz Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    110 m · 6 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Bond Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Somerton Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Somerton Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Somerton Highway

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Somerton Highway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Hilight

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Hilight

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Coal Run Road

    668 ft · 18 sec · Coal Run Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Mechanicsburg Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mechanicsburg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
54.8 mi · 44%
Somerton Highway
16.7 mi · 13%
Johnson Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.11 mi · 7%
Hilight
8.11 mi · 6%
Freeport Tippecanoe Road
5.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennison
01h 26m from Akron
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mechanicsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Akron and 62.8 miles from Mechanicsburg.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.45 one way or $32.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dennison

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dennison and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennison.

RAIL

Alliance

62 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Mechanicsburg. Straight-line distance: 101.77 mi (163.79 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Mechanicsburg

#2 Mechanicsburg

Village in Champaign County, Ohio

Population1,615
Coordinates39.6461900, -81.0842700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Mechanicsburg (-81.08427, 39.64619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.79 L · about $16.45
Round trip
$32.90
8.88 gal · 33.58 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.45 $32.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.83 $37.67
Premium $4.79 $21.27 $42.54
Diesel $4.30 $19.11 $38.22

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 Mechanicsburg. The current time is 08:10:04.

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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.