How far is Cridersville, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Cridersville, OH to Akron, OH is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cridersville and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cridersville and Akron.
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Start on Shawnee Road
14 m · 7 sec · Shawnee Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on National Road
1312 ft · 41 sec · National Road
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Take the ramp left
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky
1908 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road
2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road
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Turn left
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
46.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 34 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 Cridersville and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
Take the exit slight right
46.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cridersville to Akron?
The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Cridersville and 82.6 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Robinson
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cridersville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 140.63 mi (226.33 km).
#1 Cridersville
City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,780 |
| Coordinates | 40.6542200, -84.1507800 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.73 | $55.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
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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