How far is Burlington, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Burlington, OH to Akron, OH is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.21 mi
04h 15m
Flight
192.49 mi
309.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.49 mi
Kilometers
309.79 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.21 mi
Kilometers
405.89 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marietta
OH

City in and county seat of Washington County, Ohio

From Burlington
125.6 mi
02h 07m
To Akron
126.6 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1171 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Street

    530 ft · 29 sec · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 120 South

    1428 ft · 43 sec · County Road 120 South

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2501 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville

    1481 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ohio River Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Viand Street

    575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1508 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    167.4 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 8%
County Road 120 South
13.4 mi · 5%
Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 5%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.35 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
Fountain Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

167 mi · 03h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
192.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marietta
02h 07m from Burlington
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Burlington and 126.6 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.97 one way or $65.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Marietta

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Akron. Straight-line distance: 192.49 mi (309.79 km).

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#1 Burlington

Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio

Population1,304
Coordinates38.4073000, -82.5357100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-82.535772, 38.407304)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.69 L · about $32.97
Round trip
$65.95
17.8 gal · 67.38 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.97 $65.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.75 $75.51
Premium $4.79 $42.63 $85.26
Diesel $4.30 $38.31 $76.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Akron. The current time is 01:08:35.

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.