How far is Akron, OH from Pandora, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Pandora, OH is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
153.6 mi
03h 00m
Flight
127.64 mi
205.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.64 mi
Kilometers
205.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.6 mi
Kilometers
247.19 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pandora
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Pandora
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Galion
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
76.7 mi
01h 30m
To Pandora
76.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo

    2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2371 ft · 48 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1326 ft · 27 sec · North West Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Napoleon Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Napoleon Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    108 m · 15 sec · North Jefferson Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    81 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 51%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 21%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 13%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 5%
Napoleon Road
7.71 mi · 5%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galion
01h 30m from Akron
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Pandora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Galion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Akron and 76.9 miles from Pandora.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Pandora.

Stop Ideas Near Galion

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

88 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

92 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

119 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Pandora. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.42 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pandora

Village in Ohio

Population1,101
Coordinates40.9481100, -83.9610500
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Pandora (-83.96105, 40.94811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.52 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.16
10.84 gal · 41.04 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.08 $40.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.99 $45.98
Premium $4.79 $25.96 $51.92
Diesel $4.30 $23.33 $46.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Pandora. The current time is 00:35:18.

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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.