How far is Akron, OH from Saint Bernard, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Saint Bernard, OH is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
229.71 mi
04h 21m
Flight
205.59 mi
330.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.59 mi
Kilometers
330.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.71 mi
Kilometers
369.68 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Bernard
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-17T19:53
Arrive Saint Bernard
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:16 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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Akron
114.8 mi
02h 10m
To Saint Bernard
115 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Saint Bernard.

  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

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2457 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1778 ft · 53 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    3076 ft · 1 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
196 mi · 85%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.38 mi · 2%
Mill Creek Expressway
3.59 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
Vine Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
205.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
02h 10m from Akron
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Sunny near Saint Bernard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Saint Bernard?

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Akron and 115 miles from Saint Bernard.

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

The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Sunny near Saint Bernard.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Saint Bernard. Straight-line distance: 205.59 mi (330.86 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Saint Bernard

#2 Saint Bernard

Village in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Population4,320
Coordinates39.1670000, -84.4985500
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Saint Bernard (-84.49855, 39.167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.68 L · about $30.01
Round trip
$60.02
16.2 gal · 61.36 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.01 $60.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.36 $68.72
Premium $4.79 $38.80 $77.60
Diesel $4.30 $34.86 $69.72

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Saint Bernard. The current time is 19:53:10.

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.