How far is Akron, OH from Stony Prairie, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Stony Prairie, OH is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.48 mi
02h 07m
Flight
87.06 mi
140.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.06 mi
Kilometers
140.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.48 mi
Kilometers
169.75 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Prairie
Wed, Nov 11, 1:33 AM EST
Return by in Akron
Wed, Nov 11, 3:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-11-10T23:26
Arrive Stony Prairie
Wed, Nov 11, 1:33 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
South Amherst
OH

Village in the United States

From Akron
52.6 mi
01h 03m
To Stony Prairie
52.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61ยฐF
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62ยฐF
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Stony Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    1230 ft ยท 36 sec ยท West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    839 ft ยท 37 sec ยท West Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue

    1607 ft ยท 34 sec ยท Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท West Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Portage Path

    2793 ft ยท 2 min ยท South Portage Path

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    4.3 mi ยท 7 min ยท West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ghent Road

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท Ghent Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft ยท 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi ยท 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft ยท 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km ยท 1 min ยท Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft ยท 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    121 m ยท 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    542 ft ยท 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft ยท 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    81.2 mi ยท 1 hr 27 min ยท Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft ยท 1 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m ยท 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi ยท 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft ยท 59 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi ยท 2 min ยท Bypass Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Bypass Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Terra Way

    61 m ยท 11 sec ยท Terra Way

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Terra Way

    2126 ft ยท 1 min ยท Terra Way

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    95 m ยท 25 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    73 m ยท 19 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    138 m ยท 33 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
81.2 mi ยท 77%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi ยท 9%
West Market Street
4.27 mi ยท 4%
SR 53
3.28 mi ยท 3%
Bypass Highway
2.91 mi ยท 3%
West Exchange Street
0.89 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

81.2 mi ยท 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amherst
01h 03m from Akron
Leave By
2:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Stony Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Stony Prairie?

The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Akron and 52.8 miles from Stony Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Stony Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near South Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

13 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

40 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Stony Prairie. Straight-line distance: 87.06 mi (140.11 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 Stony Prairie

Situated in north-central Ohio, this unincorporated community and census-designated place falls within the jurisdiction of Sandusky County.

Population0
Coordinates41.3514400, -83.1552000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Stony Prairie (-83.1552, 41.35144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L ยท about $14.15
Round trip
$28.31
7.44 gal ยท 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $14.15 $28.31
Mid-grade $4.37 $16.25 $32.51
Premium $4.91 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $6.29 $23.41 $46.81

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 ยท Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Stony Prairie. The current time is 23:26:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.