How far is Akron, OH from New Jasper, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to New Jasper, OH is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
182.73 mi
03h 32m
Flight
156.16 mi
251.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.16 mi
Kilometers
251.31 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.73 mi
Kilometers
294.08 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Jasper
Fri, May 1, 2:56 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Fri, May 1, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-01T11:24
Arrive New Jasper
Fri, May 1, 2:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
91.3 mi
01h 46m
To New Jasper
91.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and New Jasper.

  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

    41.6 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown

    2240 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35

    2952 ft · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quarry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Quarry Road

    78 m · 9 sec · Quarry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shawnee Trail

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Shawnee Trail

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jasper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Jasper Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jasper Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
145 mi · 79%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 11%
Old United States Highway 35
10.1 mi · 6%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 2%
Shawnee Trail
2.22 mi · 1%
Jasper Road
1.08 mi · 1%
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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 46m from Akron
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to New Jasper?

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Akron and 91.5 miles from New Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and New Jasper. Straight-line distance: 156.16 mi (251.31 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
New Jasper

#2 New Jasper

Township in Greene County, Ohio

Population2,746
Coordinates39.6542300, -83.8193700
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: New Jasper (-83.81937, 39.65423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.41 L · about $23.90
Round trip
$47.79
12.9 gal · 48.82 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.90 $47.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.36 $54.72
Premium $4.79 $30.90 $61.79
Diesel $4.30 $27.76 $55.52

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and New Jasper. The current time is 11:24:20.

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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.