How far is Akron, OH from Spencerville, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Spencerville, OH is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
169.06 mi
03h 24m
Flight
150.25 mi
241.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.25 mi
Kilometers
241.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.06 mi
Kilometers
272.07 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Spencerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Akron
84.4 mi
01h 42m
To Spencerville
84.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 81: Ada, Lima

    1818 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Findlay Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Findlay Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    2703 ft · 56 sec · North Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East North Street

    891 ft · 22 sec · East North Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    1974 ft · 41 sec · North Union Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Elm Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue

    2468 ft · 51 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencerville Road

    3108 ft · 1 min · Spencerville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Shawnee Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Shawnee Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Spencerville Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Spencerville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East 4th Street

    2483 ft · 51 sec · East 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    16 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 47%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 19%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 12%
Spencerville Road
10.9 mi · 6%
East Lincoln Highway
8.6 mi · 5%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 5%
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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
01h 42m from Akron
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Akron and 84.7 miles from Spencerville.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Spencerville.

Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Spencerville. Straight-line distance: 150.25 mi (241.81 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Spencerville

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,142
Coordinates40.7089400, -84.3535600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Spencerville (-84.35356, 40.70894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $22.12
Round trip
$44.24
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.12 $44.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.32 $50.65
Premium $4.79 $28.60 $57.19
Diesel $4.30 $25.69 $51.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Spencerville. The current time is 00:35:38.

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.