How far is Crystal Lakes, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Crystal Lakes, OH to Akron, OH is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
183.58 mi
02h 54m
Flight
155.39 mi
250.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.39 mi
Kilometers
250.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.58 mi
Kilometers
295.44 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Crystal Lakes
Thu, Apr 16, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal Lakes
2026-04-16T03:06
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal Lakes
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 Crystal Lakes
91.8 mi
01h 27m
To Akron
91.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lakes and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Road

    48 m · 14 sec · Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lake Shore Drive

    744 ft · 35 sec · Lake Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kennedy Road

    1420 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Road

    584 ft · 15 sec · North Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schiller Road

    2675 ft · 52 sec · Schiller Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Medway-New Carlisle Road

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Medway-New Carlisle Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sycamore Street

    1579 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Spangler Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Spangler Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  23. 23

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lakes 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 55%
I 70 East
51.9 mi · 28%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
155.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 27m from Crystal Lakes
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lakes 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 Crystal Lakes to Akron?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 91.8 miles from Crystal Lakes and 91.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crystal Lakes and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Crystal Lakes and Akron. Straight-line distance: 155.39 mi (250.08 km).

Crystal Lakes

#1 Crystal Lakes

City in Ray County, Missouri, United States

Population1,483
Coordinates39.8892300, -84.0266000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Road (-84.026598, 39.889328)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $24.01
Round trip
$48.02
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.01 $48.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.49 $54.98
Premium $4.79 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $4.30 $27.89 $55.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal Lakes and Akron. The current time is 03:06:01.

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.