How far is Akron, OH from South Point, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to South Point, OH is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Washington County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and South Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and South Point.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Continue on South Forge Street
964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway
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Keep slight left
122.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
29.4 mi · 36 min
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Turn left
1456 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Viand Street
696 ft · 9 sec · Viand Street
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Continue on Bartow Jones Bridge
20.8 mi · 24 min · Bartow Jones Bridge
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Continue on Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Take the exit right
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: West Huntington, Ironton
1073 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Solida Road
124 m · 13 sec · Solida Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road
85 m · 11 sec · Solida Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East
732 ft · 18 sec · 4th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and South Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Keep slight left
122 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to South Point?
The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Akron and 127.1 miles from South Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.23 one way or $66.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
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 Marietta.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and South Point. Straight-line distance: 192.56 mi (309.9 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Point
Town in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.4178600, -82.5862700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.23 | $66.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $38.61 | $77.21 |
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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