How far is Akron, OH from Wellston, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Wellston, OH is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Muskingum County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Wellston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Wellston.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Continue on South Forge Street
964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
44.9 mi · 52 min · Akron Expressway
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Elm Street
831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Street
108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street
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Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Maysville Pike
17.1 mi · 26 min · Maysville Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
982 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
3065 ft · 1 min · South Market Street
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Continue on State Route 668
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Logan Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · Logan Street
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Turn slight left
4.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue on East Hunter Street
1200 ft · 31 sec · East Hunter Street
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Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2923 ft · 60 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Continue on Falls Street
32.3 mi · 49 min · Falls Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Wellston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
44.9 mi · 00h 52m
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 Wellston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Wellston?
The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Akron and 92.3 miles from Wellston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Wellston.
Stop Ideas Near New Concord
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 New Concord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Wellston. Straight-line distance: 145.51 mi (234.17 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellston
City in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,532 |
| Coordinates | 39.1234100, -82.5329400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellston (-82.53294, 39.12341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.62 | $55.23 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.18 | $62.37 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
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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