How far is Amanda, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Amanda, OH to Akron, OH is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.82 mi
02h 34m
Flight
118.1 mi
190.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.1 mi
Kilometers
190.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.82 mi
Kilometers
260.43 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Amanda
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amanda
2026-04-14T23:31
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amanda
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Amanda
79.8 mi
01h 17m
To Akron
82 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Amanda-Northern Road Southwest

    555 ft · 17 sec · Amanda-Northern Road Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    40 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    158 m · 9 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    45 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    7 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
101 mi · 63%
I 76
18.3 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 5%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 5%
Lancaster Bypass
6.98 mi · 4%
Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
6.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 17m from Amanda
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amanda and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Amanda and 82 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amanda and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amanda and Akron. Straight-line distance: 118.1 mi (190.07 km).

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#1 Amanda

Town

Population746
Coordinates39.6495100, -82.7443400
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-82.744325, 39.649569)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.22 $48.44
Premium $4.79 $27.35 $54.70
Diesel $4.30 $24.58 $49.15

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amanda and Akron. The current time is 23:31:23.

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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.