How far is Akron, OH from White Oak, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to White Oak, OH is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.82 mi
04h 26m
Flight
207.66 mi
334.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.66 mi
Kilometers
334.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.82 mi
Kilometers
376.3 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Oak
Sun, Nov 8, 10:13 PM EST
Return by in Akron
Mon, Nov 9, 2:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-11-08T17:46
Arrive White Oak
Sun, Nov 8, 10:13 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
116.8 mi
02h 13m
To White Oak
117.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 PM EST
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and White Oak.

  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

    622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Innerbelt

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, SR 126 West: Colerain Avenue

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Colerain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Banning Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Banning Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
196 mi · 84%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
Colerain Avenue
1.05 mi
Banning Road
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 13m from Akron
Leave By
8:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Akron and Sunny near White Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to White Oak?

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Akron and 117.1 miles from White Oak.

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

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Akron and Sunny near White Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 207.66 mi (334.19 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 White Oak

White Oak is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2131100, -84.5993900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: White Oak (-84.59939, 39.21311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.23 L · about $31.85
Round trip
$63.69
16.5 gal · 62.46 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $31.85 $63.69
Mid-grade $4.45 $36.68 $73.36
Premium $4.99 $41.20 $82.40
Diesel $6.33 $52.20 $104.40

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and White Oak. The current time is 17:46:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.