How far is Akron, OH from Oberlin, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Oberlin, OH is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Oberlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Oberlin.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
12.8 mi · 16 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
886 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Lafayette Street
118 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1775 ft · 35 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Continue on Norwalk Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spieth Road
67 m · 3 sec · Spieth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Spieth Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road
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Turn straight onto Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
9 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
559 ft · 13 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn straight onto Grafton Road
2706 ft · 1 min · Grafton Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 20 West, SR 301 South: Norwalk
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 20/State Route 301
5.1 mi · 6 min · Route 20/State Route 301
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 511: Oberlin
1548 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Cleveland Oberlin Road
1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Oberlin Road
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Continue on East Lorain Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Lorain Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Oberlin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
12.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Oberlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Oberlin?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Akron and 27.3 miles from Oberlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Oberlin.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medina.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Oberlin. Straight-line distance: 39.17 mi (63.04 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oberlin
City in Ohio
| Population | 8,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2939400, -82.2173800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oberlin (-82.21738, 41.29394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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