How far is Ashley, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Ashley, OH to Akron, OH is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
101.8 mi
01h 39m
Flight
88.39 mi
142.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.39 mi
Kilometers
142.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.8 mi
Kilometers
163.83 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ashley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashley
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashley
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Ashley
50.8 mi
00h 49m
To Akron
51 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    6.9 mi · 12 min · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 61

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 61

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Cleveland

    1859 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland
69 mi · 68%
I 76
18.3 mi · 18%
East High Street
6.88 mi · 7%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 2%
State Route 61
1.93 mi · 2%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland

Merge slight left

68.6 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 49m from Ashley
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ashley and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Ashley and 51 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.30 one way or $26.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashley and Akron. Straight-line distance: 88.39 mi (142.25 km).

Ashley

#1 Ashley

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

Population1,640
Coordinates40.4089500, -82.9554600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-82.955456, 40.409101)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.6 L · about $13.30
Round trip
$26.60
7.18 gal · 27.2 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.30 $26.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.23 $30.46
Premium $4.79 $17.20 $34.39
Diesel $4.30 $15.45 $30.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashley and Akron. The current time is 23:06:19.

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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.