How far is Akron, OH from Portage, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Portage, OH is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.03 mi
02h 44m
Flight
112.1 mi
180.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.1 mi
Kilometers
180.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.03 mi
Kilometers
214.09 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Mon, Nov 2, 3:08 PM EST
Return by in Akron
Mon, Nov 2, 5:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-11-02T12:24
Arrive Portage
Mon, Nov 2, 3:08 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EST
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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Akron
66.4 mi
01h 22m
To Portage
66.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    25.4 mi · 35 min · Hayes Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1612 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Findlay Pike

    2502 ft · 59 sec · North Findlay Pike

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
81.2 mi · 61%
Hayes Avenue
25.7 mi · 19%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 7%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 3%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 3%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

81.2 mi · 01h 27m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
112.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
01h 22m from Akron
Leave By
1:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Akron and Partly Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Akron and 66.6 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Akron and Partly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Portage. Straight-line distance: 112.1 mi (180.41 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Portage

Village in Wood County, Ohio

Population490
Coordinates41.3267200, -83.6507700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Portage (-83.65077, 41.32672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.72 $22.15 $44.29
Premium $5.26 $24.68 $49.37
Diesel $6.45 $30.23 $60.46

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 · Nov 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Portage. The current time is 12:24:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.