How far is Akron, OH from Utica, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Utica, OH is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Utica.
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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
61.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville
1636 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Old 122 Road
2840 ft · 54 sec · Old 122 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old 122 Road
31 m · 2 sec · Old 122 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old 122 Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old 122 Road
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Turn right onto Utica Road
1142 ft · 22 sec · Utica Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Utica Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Utica.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Utica?
The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Akron and 101.2 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177 miles (284.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Utica. Straight-line distance: 177.05 mi (284.94 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utica
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.4975600, -84.1602100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-84.16021, 39.49756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.42 | $52.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.25 | $60.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.15 | $68.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.69 | $61.38 |
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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