How far is Akron, OH from Van Buren, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Van Buren, OH is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Huron County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Van Buren.
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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
29.2 mi · 35 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit straight
143 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Greenwich Road
35.2 mi · 48 min · Greenwich Road
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Continue on Walton Street East
9.6 mi · 15 min · Walton Street East
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
18 mi · 22 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Turn straight onto Tiffin-Fostoria Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Tiffin-Fostoria Road
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Continue on Tiffin Street
7.1 mi · 11 min · Tiffin Street
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Turn left onto East Lytle Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Lytle Street
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Turn right onto Midblock Underpass
1958 ft · 33 sec · Midblock Underpass
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Continue on West South Street
1358 ft · 25 sec · West South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Countyline Street
1028 ft · 23 sec · South Countyline Street
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Turn left onto West North Street
1249 ft · 27 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
1728 ft · 40 sec · North Vine Street
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · Van Buren Street
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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 Van Buren.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Akron and 60.3 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.71 one way or $31.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 110.97 mi (178.59 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
Village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,891 |
| Coordinates | 41.1386600, -83.6493800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-83.64938, 41.13866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.99 | $35.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
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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