How far is Akron, OH from Sugar Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Sugar Creek, OH is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
157.46 mi
03h 21m
Flight
121.06 mi
194.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.06 mi
Kilometers
194.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.46 mi
Kilometers
253.41 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Center
OH

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

From Akron
78.7 mi
01h 40m
To Sugar Creek
78.7 mi
01h 40m

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
82°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Sugar Creek.

  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

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Marietta Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Roseville Road

    13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Town Hwy 312

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    6.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Alderman Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Alderman Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
81.7 mi · 52%
I 70 West
24.9 mi · 16%
Roseville Road
15.7 mi · 10%
Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 8%
South Main Street
6.18 mi · 4%
Maysville Pike
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center
01h 40m from Akron
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Sugar Creek?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Akron and 78.7 miles from Sugar Creek.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

102 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 121.06 mi (194.82 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Sugar Creek

#2 Sugar Creek

Township in Greene County, Ohio

Population1,207
Coordinates39.3822900, -82.0790300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Sugar Creek (-82.07903, 39.38229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.20
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.60 $41.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.59 $47.17
Premium $4.79 $26.63 $53.26
Diesel $4.30 $23.93 $47.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Sugar Creek. The current time is 23:01:42.

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.