How far is Akron, OH from Whitehouse, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Whitehouse, OH is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.75 mi
02h 49m
Flight
122.39 mi
196.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.39 mi
Kilometers
196.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.75 mi
Kilometers
229.73 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehouse
Sun, Apr 19, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Whitehouse
Sun, Apr 19, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Akron
71.3 mi
01h 24m
To Whitehouse
71.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Whitehouse.

  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

    1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Portage Path

    2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ghent Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Road

    2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Conant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Anthony Wayne Trail

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64: Waterville, Whitehouse

    1742 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Waterville Swanton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Waterville Swanton Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waterville Swanton Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Waterville Swanton Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Waterville Swanton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waterville Swanton Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Providence Street

    921 ft · 24 sec · Providence Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Maumee Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Maumee Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maumee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
113 mi · 79%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 6%
Anthony Wayne Trail
6.42 mi · 4%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 3%
Waterville Swanton Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Conant Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

113 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 24m from Akron
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Whitehouse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Whitehouse?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Akron and 71.5 miles from Whitehouse.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Whitehouse.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Whitehouse. Straight-line distance: 122.39 mi (196.96 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Whitehouse

#2 Whitehouse

City in Ohio, the United States of America

Population4,932
Coordinates41.5189400, -83.8038300
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Whitehouse (-83.80383, 41.51894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.35
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.67 $37.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.38 $42.76
Premium $4.79 $24.14 $48.28
Diesel $4.30 $21.69 $43.38

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Whitehouse. The current time is 07:52:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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