How far is Bellefontaine, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Bellefontaine, OH to Akron, OH is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellefontaine and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellefontaine and Akron.
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Start on East Columbus Avenue
6 m · 5 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
160 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sandusky Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Sandusky Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East
2069 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Route 33
24.1 mi · 26 min · US Route 33
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefontaine and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 37 East
Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellefontaine and Partly Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellefontaine to Akron?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Bellefontaine and 88.5 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellefontaine and Partly Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellefontaine and Akron. Straight-line distance: 127.44 mi (205.1 km).
#1 Bellefontaine
City in Logan County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.3611600, -83.7596600 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $21.49 | $42.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.96 | $49.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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