How far is Covedale, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Covedale, OH to Akron, OH is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
237.74 mi
03h 46m
Flight
212.03 mi
341.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.03 mi
Kilometers
341.23 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.74 mi
Kilometers
382.61 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covedale
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covedale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Covedale
119.6 mi
01h 53m
To Akron
118.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
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 Covedale and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Western Hills Avenue

    40 m · 8 sec · Western Hills Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Covedale Avenue

    729 ft · 25 sec · Covedale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sidney Road

    1082 ft · 40 sec · Sidney Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenway Avenue

    1595 ft · 55 sec · Glenway Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    62 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Boudinot Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, US 52 East

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Dayton

    1985 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    534 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1868 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    2386 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  22. 22

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

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  29. 29

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  35. 35

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Covedale 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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
171 mi · 72%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
18.2 mi · 8%
Mill Creek Expressway
5.33 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.3 mi · 2%
Montana Avenue
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
01h 53m from Covedale
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Covedale 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 Covedale to Akron?

The road trip is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Covedale and 118.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.08 one way or $62.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Covedale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covedale and Akron. Straight-line distance: 212.03 mi (341.23 km).

Covedale

#1 Covedale

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population6,447
Coordinates39.1211700, -84.6063300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Western Hills Avenue (-84.606316, 39.121499)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.76 L · about $31.08
Round trip
$62.17
16.78 gal · 63.52 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.08 $62.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.59 $71.18
Premium $4.79 $40.19 $80.38
Diesel $4.30 $36.11 $72.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Covedale and Akron. The current time is 23:34:20.

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.