How far is Akron, OH from West Liberty, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to West Liberty, OH is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and West Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and West Liberty.
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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
31.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ontario, Crestline
2228 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 598
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 598
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Continue on State Route 96
673 ft · 12 sec · State Route 96
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Continue on State Route 96
43 m · 3 sec · State Route 96
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 96
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and West Liberty.
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
31.7 mi · 00h 34m
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 West Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to West Liberty?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Akron and 40.6 miles from West Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Polk
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 Polk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 67.3 mi (108.31 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Liberty
City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,785 |
| Coordinates | 40.8622800, -82.7760100 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Liberty (-82.77601, 40.86228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
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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