How far is Akron, OH from Unity, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Unity, OH is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Unity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Unity.
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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
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
2515 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road
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Continue on State Route 3
12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue
2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on East Court Street
1 km · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue
25.9 mi · 39 min · Leesburg Avenue
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Turn left onto Muntz Street
711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street
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Turn right onto South East Street
1507 ft · 25 sec · South East Street
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Continue on West Union Pike
20.4 mi · 31 min · West Union Pike
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Turn left onto Graces Run Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Graces Run Road
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Continue on Wheat Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wheat Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wheat Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Unity.
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
102 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Unity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Unity?
The road trip is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Akron and 107.7 miles from Unity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Unity.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Unity. Straight-line distance: 184.78 mi (297.37 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Unity
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 9,309 |
| Coordinates | 38.8917400, -83.5232500 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unity (-83.52325, 38.89174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $3.71 | $28.20 | $56.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.75 | $65.51 |
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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