How far is Akron, OH from Wetherington, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Wetherington, OH is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Delaware 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 Wetherington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Wetherington.
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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
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
1504 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Kings Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road
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Turn sharp left
922 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mason Road
2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road
54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Continue on Liberty Way
1.9 mi · 4 min · Liberty Way
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Turn left onto Harbour Town Drive
61 m · 10 sec · Harbour Town Drive
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Continue on Harbour Town Drive
853 ft · 34 sec · Harbour Town Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Ives Place
1682 ft · 57 sec · Saint Ives Place
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Turn slight right onto Shaker Run Lane
605 ft · 27 sec · Shaker Run Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shaker Run Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Wetherington.
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
102 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near Wetherington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Wetherington?
The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Akron and 108.3 miles from Wetherington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.31 one way or $56.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Sunny near Wetherington.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Wetherington. Straight-line distance: 191.89 mi (308.81 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wetherington
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 39.3636700, -84.3774400 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wetherington (-84.37744, 39.36367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $28.31 | $56.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.60 | $73.19 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
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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