How far is Akron, OH from Oxford, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Oxford, OH is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Oxford.
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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
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1441 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South West Street
969 ft · 25 sec · South West Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Greentree Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Greentree Road
33 m · 3 sec · Greentree Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Greentree Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
742 ft · 23 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Turn left onto Oxford State Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford State Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Continue on Oxford State Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Oxford State Road
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Continue on Trenton Oxford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road
37 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Merge slight left onto Hamilton Eaton Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oxford Trenton Road
75 m · 3 sec · Oxford Trenton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Trenton Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Spring Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
154 m · 37 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Oxford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Oxford?
The road trip is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Akron and 117.7 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
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 Riverlea.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 201.82 mi (324.8 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 23,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.5070000, -84.7452300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-84.74523, 39.507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.21 | $70.42 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.72 | $71.45 |
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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