How far is Akron, OH from Sunbury, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Sunbury, OH is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Sunbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Sunbury.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61
83 m · 5 sec · State Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Columbus Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
62 m · 3 sec · Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Sunbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Akron and Mostly Cloudy near Sunbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Sunbury?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Akron and 51.3 miles from Sunbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Akron and Mostly Cloudy near Sunbury.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Sunbury. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.55 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunbury
Situated in central Ohio within the rapidly developing Delaware County, this municipality is a growing satellite community north of Columbus.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2425600, -82.8590700 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunbury (-82.85907, 40.24256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $3.81 | $13.77 | $27.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
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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