How far is De Graff, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from De Graff, OH to Akron, OH is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
163.17 mi
02h 48m
Flight
136.34 mi
219.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.34 mi
Kilometers
219.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.17 mi
Kilometers
262.59 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Graff
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Graff
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From De Graff
81.5 mi
01h 24m
To Akron
81.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between De Graff and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Graff and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Miami Street

    62 m · 4 sec · East Miami Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Cretcher Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 235

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 47

    13 m · 1 sec · State Route 47

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  7. 7

    Continue on West Sandusky Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Route 33

    24.1 mi · 26 min · US Route 33

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 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 De Graff 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
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
84.3 mi · 52%
US Route 33
24.1 mi · 15%
I 76
18.3 mi · 11%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 9%
State Route 47
6.41 mi · 4%
West Sandusky Avenue
3.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

78.1 mi · 01h 24m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 24m from De Graff
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Graff and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Graff to Akron?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from De Graff and 81.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Graff and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Graff and Akron. Straight-line distance: 136.34 mi (219.42 km).

De Graff

#1 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.915818, 40.311983)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.68
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.34 $42.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.43 $48.87
Premium $4.79 $27.59 $55.18
Diesel $4.30 $24.79 $49.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between De Graff and Akron. The current time is 23:28:47.

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.