How far is Centerburg, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Centerburg, OH to Akron, OH is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerburg and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerburg and Akron.
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Start on North Hartford Avenue
9 m · 9 sec · North Hartford Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1404 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Columbus Road
545 ft · 17 sec · Columbus Road
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Turn left onto Johnsville Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnsville Road
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Continue on Sparta-Centerburg
3.2 mi · 4 min · Sparta-Centerburg
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Continue on Church Street South
2198 ft · 56 sec · Church Street South
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Continue on State Route 314
967 ft · 23 sec · State Route 314
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Turn left onto Marengo-Mount Vernon
944 ft · 24 sec · Marengo-Mount Vernon
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Turn right onto Chesterville-Sparta
5.2 mi · 9 min · Chesterville-Sparta
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Continue on South Portland Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Portland Street
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Turn left onto West Sandusky Street
1406 ft · 28 sec · West Sandusky Street
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Continue on State Route 95
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Take the ramp right toward Cleveland
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Centerburg and Akron.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cleveland
Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Centerburg and Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centerburg to Akron?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Centerburg and 48.7 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centerburg and Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centerburg and Akron. Straight-line distance: 81.76 mi (131.58 km).
#1 Centerburg
Village in Knox County, Ohio
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.3045100, -82.6962800 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
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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