How far is Akron, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Upper Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Upper Arlington.
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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
96.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Hudson Street
1376 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East Hudson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Neil Avenue
2933 ft · 1 min · Neil Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lane Avenue
2511 ft · 1 min · West Lane Avenue
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Turn left onto Olentangy River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn right onto Kinnear Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Kinnear Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waltham Road
28 m · 4 sec · Waltham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waltham Road
145 m · 22 sec · Waltham Road
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1200 ft · 42 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Stanford Road
2746 ft · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stanford Road
36 m · 4 sec · Stanford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road
145 m · 17 sec · Stanford Road
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Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard
59 m · 7 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Upper Arlington.
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
96.3 mi · 01h 44m
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 Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Upper Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Upper Arlington?
The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Akron and 62.9 miles from Upper Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.45 one way or $32.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Upper Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 110.49 mi (177.81 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Arlington
City in Ohio
| Population | 34,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.9945100, -83.0624100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Arlington (-83.06241, 39.99451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.83 | $37.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
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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