How far is Brilliant, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Brilliant, OH to Akron, OH is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Carroll County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brilliant and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brilliant and Akron.
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Start on Labelle Street
1496 ft · 41 sec · Labelle Street
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Turn slight right onto Penn Street
132 m · 17 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1709 ft · 47 sec · Market Street
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Continue on North Market
118 m · 11 sec · North Market
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
44 m · 5 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
6.8 mi · 8 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1867 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Canton Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Canton Road
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Continue on State Route 43
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Route 43
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Steubenville Road Southeast
5.8 mi · 9 min · Steubenville Road Southeast
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Continue on Steubenville Road Southeast
6.4 mi · 10 min · Steubenville Road Southeast
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Continue on Salineville Road Northeast
940 ft · 16 sec · Salineville Road Northeast
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Canton Road Northwest
9.3 mi · 14 min · Canton Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alliance Road Northwest
1.1 km · 60 sec · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on East Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Canal Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Continue on Zwallen Way
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way
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Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 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 Brilliant and Akron.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brilliant 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 Brilliant to Akron?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Brilliant and 68.7 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Brilliant and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
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 Carrollton.
Alliance
Union Station
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brilliant and Akron. Straight-line distance: 73.3 mi (117.96 km).
#1 Brilliant
Census-designated place in Ohio
| Population | 1,482 |
| Coordinates | 40.2647900, -80.6261900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.01 | $30.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
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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