How far is Akron, OH from Spring Valley, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Spring Valley, OH is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
202.21 mi
03h 52m
Flight
159.53 mi
256.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.53 mi
Kilometers
256.74 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.21 mi
Kilometers
325.42 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-14T21:56
Arrive Spring Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
Caldwell
OH

Village in Noble County, Ohio

From Akron
101.2 mi
01h 56m
To Spring Valley
101.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Spring Valley.

  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

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    536 ft · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto SR 160 South, SR 160 North: Gallipolis, Vinton

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    93 m · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
137 mi · 68%
SR 7
49.2 mi · 24%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 5%
SR 160 South
1.7 mi · 1%
US 50 West
0.64 mi
East Mill Street
0.49 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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
159.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
01h 56m from Akron
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Akron and 101.1 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.45 one way or $52.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Spring Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 159.53 mi (256.74 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 Spring Valley

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

Population500
Coordinates38.8431400, -82.2584800
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Spring Valley (-82.25848, 38.84314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.01 L · about $26.45
Round trip
$52.91
14.28 gal · 54.02 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.45 $52.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.29 $60.58
Premium $4.79 $34.20 $68.40
Diesel $4.30 $30.73 $61.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Spring Valley. The current time is 21:56:47.

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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.