How far is Akron, OH from Rutland, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Rutland, OH is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.3 mi
03h 33m
Flight
144.34 mi
232.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.34 mi
Kilometers
232.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.3 mi
Kilometers
299.82 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rutland
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-16T16:02
Arrive Rutland
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pleasant City
OH

Human settlement in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
93.2 mi
01h 46m
To Rutland
93.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Forge Street

    964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

    2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

    937 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto OH State Route 124

    3.2 mi · 4 min · OH State Route 124

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
137 mi · 73%
SR 7
32.8 mi · 18%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 5%
OH State Route 124
3.24 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.92 mi
US 50 West
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Keep slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant City
01h 46m from Akron
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rutland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Pleasant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Akron and 93.1 miles from Rutland.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant City

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

119 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 144.34 mi (232.3 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rutland

Village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States

Population412
Coordinates39.0453600, -82.1304200
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Rutland (-82.13042, 39.04536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.89 L · about $24.38
Round trip
$48.76
13.16 gal · 49.78 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.38 $48.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.91 $55.82
Premium $4.79 $31.52 $63.04
Diesel $4.30 $28.32 $56.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Rutland. The current time is 16:02:50.

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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.