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

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Saint Joseph, OH is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
208.79 mi
04h 04m
Flight
174.51 mi
280.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.51 mi
Kilometers
280.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.79 mi
Kilometers
336.02 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-17T05:13
Arrive Saint Joseph
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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
Upper Sandusky
OH

County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
104.2 mi
02h 02m
To Saint Joseph
104.6 mi
02h 02m

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
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo

    2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    2841 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys

    784 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 East: Bellefontaine

    38 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    7.9 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Carthagena Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Carthagena Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Western Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Sawmill Road

    1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 38%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 16%
East Lincoln Highway
25.1 mi · 12%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
US 33 East
8.91 mi · 4%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Sandusky
02h 02m from Akron
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Akron and 104.6 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.31 one way or $54.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

83 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

93 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

100 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

116 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 174.51 mi (280.85 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 Saint Joseph

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,784
Coordinates40.4264400, -84.7394100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Saint Joseph (-84.73941, 40.42644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.89 L · about $27.31
Round trip
$54.61
14.74 gal · 55.78 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.31 $54.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.26 $62.53
Premium $4.79 $35.30 $70.60
Diesel $4.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 Joseph. The current time is 05:13:05.

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.