How far is Carlisle, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Carlisle, OH to Akron, OH is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
24 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Park Drive
23 m · 4 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Kenneth Koons Boulevard
1846 ft · 44 sec · Kenneth Koons Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2085 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dayton Cincinnati Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dayton Cincinnati Pike
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Continue on Cincinnati Pike
1217 ft · 21 sec · Cincinnati Pike
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Continue on Dayton Cincinnati Pike
1873 ft · 32 sec · Dayton Cincinnati Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
2979 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Dixie Avenue
1495 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Avenue
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Continue on West Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton
1182 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 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 Carlisle 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
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Carlisle and Rain Showers 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 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Carlisle and 105.4 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Carlisle and Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Akron. Straight-line distance: 180.27 mi (290.11 km).
#1 Carlisle
Carlisle is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5820000, -84.3202200 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $3.98 | $29.68 | $59.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $34.03 | $68.07 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $38.06 | $76.12 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $47.68 | $95.35 |
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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