How far is Akron, OH from Walbridge, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Walbridge, OH is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
125.26 mi
02h 28m
Flight
108.23 mi
174.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.23 mi
Kilometers
174.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.26 mi
Kilometers
201.58 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walbridge
Tue, May 19, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Tue, May 19, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-19T15:10
Arrive Walbridge
Tue, May 19, 5:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Akron
62.5 mi
01h 14m
To Walbridge
62.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Portage Path

    2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ghent Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Walbridge

    1376 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walbridge Road

    1568 ft · 43 sec · Walbridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Union Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
101 mi · 81%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 7%
I 280 North
5.6 mi · 4%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 3%
West Exchange Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Brecksville Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
01h 14m from Akron
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Akron and 62.8 miles from Walbridge.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
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Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
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Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Walbridge. Straight-line distance: 108.23 mi (174.18 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Walbridge

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,165
Coordinates41.5878300, -83.4932700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Walbridge (-83.49327, 41.58783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
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 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.75
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.38 $32.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.75 $37.50
Premium $4.79 $21.17 $42.34
Diesel $4.30 $19.02 $38.05

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Walbridge. The current time is 15:10:26.

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.