How far is Akron, OH from Walnut, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Walnut, OH is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Portage County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Walnut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Walnut.
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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
100.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto East Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 674: Canal Winchester
1368 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Gender Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Gender Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lithopolis Road
66 m · 9 sec · Lithopolis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lithopolis Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Lithopolis Road
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Turn right onto Canal Winchester Road South
1.4 mi · 2 min · Canal Winchester Road South
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Continue on Winchester Southern Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Winchester Southern Road
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Turn right onto South Bloomfield Royalton Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Bloomfield Royalton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bloomfield Royalton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Walnut.
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
101 mi · 01h 49m
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 Walnut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Walnut?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Akron and 74.2 miles from Walnut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Walnut.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Walnut. Straight-line distance: 117.91 mi (189.76 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,978 |
| Coordinates | 39.7095100, -82.8518400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut (-82.85184, 39.70951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.38 | $38.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.19 | $44.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.51 | $45.02 |
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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