How far is Cedarville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Cedarville, OH to Akron, OH is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.38 mi
02h 52m
Flight
151.79 mi
244.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.79 mi
Kilometers
244.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.38 mi
Kilometers
290.29 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Cedarville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedarville
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedarville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cedarville
86.7 mi
01h 26m
To Akron
93.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    109 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Chillicothe Street

    607 ft · 10 sec · East Chillicothe Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbus Street

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Columbus Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Columbus Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Columbus Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West High Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West High Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Road

    2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road

  10. 10

    Continue on London – Delaware Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2796 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  24. 24

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedarville 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 56%
London – Delaware Road
22.2 mi · 12%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
Columbus Street
10.2 mi · 6%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
9.71 mi · 5%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 26m from Cedarville
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedarville 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 Cedarville to Akron?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Cedarville and 93.6 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedarville and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedarville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 151.79 mi (244.28 km).

Cedarville

#1 Cedarville

Town

Population4,326
Coordinates39.7442300, -83.8085400
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.808584, 39.7444)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.09 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.13
12.72 gal · 48.18 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.56 $47.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.98 $53.96
Premium $4.79 $30.46 $60.93
Diesel $4.30 $27.37 $54.75

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 Cedarville and Akron. The current time is 23:37:25.

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.