How far is Akron, OH from Rome, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Rome, OH is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.34 mi
02h 34m
Flight
115.36 mi
185.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.36 mi
Kilometers
185.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.34 mi
Kilometers
216.2 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-14T21:56
Arrive Rome
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
67.1 mi
01h 17m
To Rome
67.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Broad Street

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue

    1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pasadena Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
90.5 mi · 67%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 15%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
17.9 mi · 13%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 2%
West Broad Street
1.16 mi · 1%
I 270 West
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

89.2 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 17m from Akron
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 67.1 miles from Akron and 67.2 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.

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 Rome. Straight-line distance: 115.36 mi (185.66 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Rome

Village in Ohio, USA

Population95
Coordinates39.9564500, -83.1421300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Rome (-83.14213, 39.95645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.12
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.56 $35.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.11 $40.21
Premium $4.79 $22.70 $45.41
Diesel $4.30 $20.40 $40.80

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Rome. The current time is 21:56:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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