How far is Akron, OH from Oak Harbor, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Oak Harbor, OH is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.19 mi
02h 16m
Flight
89.45 mi
143.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.19 mi
Kilometers
174.12 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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

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
Brownhelm
OH

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

From Akron
54 mi
01h 08m
To Oak Harbor
54.2 mi
01h 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
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Oak Harbor.

  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

    27.3 mi · 29 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lorain Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo

    2571 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Northwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

    52.5 mi · 58 min · State Route 2

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 163

    1001 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Harbor Road

    7.7 mi · 14 min · West Harbor Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    65 m · 6 sec · South Locust Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    96 m · 19 sec · Mill Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 2
52.5 mi · 49%
Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 25%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 8%
West Harbor Road
7.72 mi · 7%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 4%
West Exchange Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 2

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

52.5 mi · 00h 58m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownhelm
01h 08m from Akron
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Oak Harbor?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Brownhelm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Akron and 54.2 miles from Oak Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Brownhelm

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

16 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

37 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

50 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

108 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 89.45 mi (143.96 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Oak Harbor

#2 Oak Harbor

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

Population2,692
Coordinates41.5067200, -83.1465900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Oak Harbor (-83.14659, 41.50672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $14.15
Round trip
$28.31
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.15 $28.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.79 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $4.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 Oak Harbor. The current time is 00:28:44.

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.