How far is Carlisle, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Carlisle, OH to Akron, OH is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
114.16 mi
01h 50m
Flight
92.66 mi
149.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.66 mi
Kilometers
149.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.16 mi
Kilometers
183.73 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Carlisle
57.2 mi
00h 55m
To Akron
57 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Road Fork Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
101 mi · 89%
Woodsfield Road
8.82 mi · 8%
Road Fork Road
2.34 mi · 2%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
Fountain Street
0.4 mi
McConnelsville Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
00h 55m from Carlisle
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Carlisle and 57 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

Newcomerstown , OH
124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Akron. Straight-line distance: 92.66 mi (149.12 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Road Fork Road (-81.36359, 39.745613)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.25 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.86
8.06 gal · 30.5 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.93 $29.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.79 $19.30 $38.61
Diesel $4.30 $17.35 $34.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and Akron. The current time is 08:21:28.

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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.