How far is Big Island, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Big Island, OH to Akron, OH is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Island and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Island and Akron.
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Start on Harding Highway West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Harding Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harding Highway West
22 m · 1 sec · Harding Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto Harding Highway West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway West
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Continue on Kenton Avenue
2655 ft · 47 sec · Kenton Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Center Street
981 ft · 17 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on Park Boulevard
619 ft · 33 sec · Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Church Street
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Turn left onto Sargent Street
145 m · 9 sec · Sargent Street
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Turn slight right onto East Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Continue on Harding Highway East
21.5 mi · 34 min · Harding Highway East
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Continue on State Route 598
777 ft · 14 sec · State Route 598
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Mansfield
2030 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 34 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 Big Island 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.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Island to Akron?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Big Island and 55.6 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Island and Akron. Straight-line distance: 94.47 mi (152.04 km).
#1 Big Island
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.6122800, -83.2168600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.23 | $28.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.39 | $36.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.53 | $33.05 |
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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