How far is Akron, OH from Pickerington, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.61 mi
02h 41m
Flight
105.12 mi
169.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.12 mi
Kilometers
169.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.61 mi
Kilometers
223.07 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Akron
69.3 mi
01h 20m
To Pickerington
69.3 mi
01h 20m

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
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus

    128 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Town Square Drive

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive

    699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street

    142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
91 mi · 66%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 14%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 11%
Hill Road North
3.47 mi · 3%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 2%
East Freeway
2.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 36m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 20m from Akron
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Akron and 69.3 miles from Pickerington.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.12 one way or $36.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 105.12 mi (169.18 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Pickerington

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.51 L · about $18.12
Round trip
$36.23
9.78 gal · 37.02 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.12 $36.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.74 $41.49
Premium $4.79 $23.42 $46.85
Diesel $4.30 $21.05 $42.09

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 Pickerington. The current time is 06:49:25.

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.