How far is Akron, OH from Prospect, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Prospect, OH is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Prospect.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Prospect.
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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
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Fredericktown, Mount Gilead
1436 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 95
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Turn left onto Russell Road
5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on East Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Waldo-Ashley Road
3 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Ashley Road
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Continue on Waldo-Fulton Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Fulton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South
1111 ft · 23 sec · Columbus-Sandusky Road South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Marion Street
2726 ft · 54 sec · North Marion Street
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Continue on Waldo-Delaware Road
1331 ft · 29 sec · Waldo-Delaware Road
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Turn right onto Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
5.4 mi · 7 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Continue on Water Street
3103 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Prospect.
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
57.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Prospect.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Prospect?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Akron and 55.7 miles from Prospect.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.02 one way or $30.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Prospect.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Prospect. Straight-line distance: 97.64 mi (157.14 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prospect
Situated within Marion County in central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 909 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4503400, -83.1885300 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect (-83.18853, 40.45034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $3.83 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.42 | $38.83 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
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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