How far is Akron, OH from Riverside, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Riverside, OH is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Riverside.
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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
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
105.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
3197 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Lytle Tunnel
1.4 km · 1 min · Lytle Tunnel
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West, I 75 North: River Road, Dayton
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: River Road
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto West 6th Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on 6th Street Viaduct
1658 ft · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct
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Continue on River Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
33 m · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
50 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Riverside.
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
Keep slight right
105 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Akron and Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Riverside?
The road trip is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Akron and 119.2 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.16 one way or $62.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
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 Riverlea.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 213.87 mi (344.19 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
City in Ohio
| Population | 25,169 |
| Coordinates | 39.0775600, -84.6030000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-84.603, 39.07756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.16 | $62.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.68 | $71.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.28 | $80.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.20 | $72.39 |
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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