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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.13 mi
01h 39m
Flight
81.76 mi
131.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.76 mi
Kilometers
131.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.13 mi
Kilometers
156.31 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Tue, Jun 2, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Centerburg
Tue, Jun 2, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerburg
2026-06-02T10:12
Arrive Akron
Tue, Jun 2, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerburg
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Centerburg
48.5 mi
00h 49m
To Akron
48.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Hartford Avenue

    9 m · 9 sec · North Hartford Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1404 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Columbus Road

    545 ft · 17 sec · Columbus Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Johnsville Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sparta-Centerburg

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Sparta-Centerburg

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Street South

    2198 ft · 56 sec · Church Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 314

    967 ft · 23 sec · State Route 314

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Marengo-Mount Vernon

    944 ft · 24 sec · Marengo-Mount Vernon

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chesterville-Sparta

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Chesterville-Sparta

  10. 10

    Continue on South Portland Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Portland Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Sandusky Street

    1406 ft · 28 sec · West Sandusky Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 95

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 95

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward Cleveland

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland
57.9 mi · 60%
I 76
18.3 mi · 19%
Chesterville-Sparta
5.23 mi · 5%
Sparta-Centerburg
3.25 mi · 3%
Johnsville Road
2.71 mi · 3%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 49m from Centerburg
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerburg and Akron. Straight-line distance: 81.76 mi (131.58 km).

Centerburg

#1 Centerburg

Village in Knox County, Ohio

Population2,231
Coordinates40.3045100, -82.6962800
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: North Hartford Avenue (-82.696356, 40.304459)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerburg and Akron. The current time is 10:12:34.

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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.