How far is Akron, OH from Tiffin, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Tiffin, OH is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.79 mi
02h 06m
Flight
86.41 mi
139.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.41 mi
Kilometers
139.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.79 mi
Kilometers
152.55 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiffin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Tiffin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
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
Ruggles
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Akron
47.3 mi
01h 03m
To Tiffin
47.5 mi
01h 03m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.2 mi · 35 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    143 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenwich Road

    35.2 mi · 48 min · Greenwich Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Walton Street East

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Walton Street East

  11. 11

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Perry Street

    137 m · 16 sec · East Perry Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Monroe Street

    140 m · 20 sec · South Monroe Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenwich Road
35.2 mi · 37%
Kenmore Expressway
29.4 mi · 31%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
15.1 mi · 16%
Walton Street East
9.57 mi · 10%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 3%
West Bowery Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Greenwich Road

Turn right onto Greenwich Road

35.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruggles
01h 03m from Akron
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Tiffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Ruggles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Akron and 47.5 miles from Tiffin.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ruggles

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

45 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

53 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

78 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

110 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Tiffin. Straight-line distance: 86.41 mi (139.06 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Tiffin

City in and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, United States

Population17,359
Coordinates41.1145000, -83.1779700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Tiffin (-83.17797, 41.1145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.75
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.37 $24.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.17 $28.34
Premium $4.79 $16.00 $32.00
Diesel $4.30 $14.38 $28.75

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 Tiffin. The current time is 02:12:37.

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.