How far is Akron, OH from Reynoldsburg, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Reynoldsburg, OH is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.03 mi
02h 32m
Flight
103.31 mi
166.26 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Akron.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.31 mi
Kilometers
166.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.03 mi
Kilometers
212.48 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reynoldsburg
Sun, May 31, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, May 31, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-31T04:15
Arrive Reynoldsburg
Sun, May 31, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
66 mi
01h 16m
To Reynoldsburg
66.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 40 East: Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1496 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Briarcliff Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Briarcliff Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
91 mi · 69%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 15%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 11%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.79 mi · 1%
I 70
0.62 mi
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 16m from Akron
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Reynoldsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Akron and 66.1 miles from Reynoldsburg.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Reynoldsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Reynoldsburg. Straight-line distance: 103.31 mi (166.26 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Reynoldsburg

City in Ohio

Population38,374
Coordinates39.9547900, -82.8121200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Reynoldsburg (-82.81212, 39.95479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.53
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.27 $34.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.77 $39.54
Premium $4.79 $22.32 $44.64
Diesel $4.30 $20.06 $40.11

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Reynoldsburg. The current time is 04:15:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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