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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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
89.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street
1558 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg
1716 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East: Main Street, Reynoldsburg
1496 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Road
47 m · 7 sec · Briarcliff Road
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Reynoldsburg.
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
89.8 mi · 01h 36m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Reynoldsburg. Straight-line distance: 103.31 mi (166.26 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reynoldsburg
City in Ohio
| Population | 38,374 |
| Coordinates | 39.9547900, -82.8121200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reynoldsburg (-82.81212, 39.95479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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