How far is Ballville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Ballville, OH to Akron, OH is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
99.34 mi
01h 57m
Flight
85.56 mi
137.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.56 mi
Kilometers
137.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.34 mi
Kilometers
159.88 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, May 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Ballville
Sat, May 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballville
2026-05-23T06:47
Arrive Akron
Sat, May 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ballville
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
Amherst
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Ballville
54.8 mi
00h 58m
To Akron
44.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Siler Street

    55 m · 13 sec · Siler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Street

    1384 ft · 38 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tiffin Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Tiffin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Front Street

    2443 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2531 ft · 53 sec · West State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rawson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rawson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballville 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
88.3 mi · 89%
Akron Expressway
12 mi · 12%
Rawson Avenue
3.66 mi · 4%
Tiffin Street
1.11 mi · 1%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 1%
I 80
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 58m from Ballville
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ballville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Ballville and 44.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ballville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

11 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

42 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 85.56 mi (137.7 km).

Ballville

#1 Ballville

Census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio

Population5,772
Coordinates41.3278300, -83.1321400
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Siler Street (-83.132154, 41.327827)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.00
Round trip
$26.01
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.00 $26.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.89 $29.78
Premium $4.79 $16.81 $33.63
Diesel $4.30 $15.11 $30.21

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballville and Akron. The current time is 06:47:05.

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.