How far is Elida, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Elida, OH to Akron, OH is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.45 mi
02h 40m
Flight
141.59 mi
227.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.59 mi
Kilometers
227.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.45 mi
Kilometers
269.49 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Elida
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elida
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elida
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
North Robinson
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

From Elida
80.2 mi
01h 20m
To Akron
87.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    9 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Greenlawn Avenue

    554 ft · 17 sec · South Greenlawn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto SR 309

    3279 ft · 1 min · SR 309

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1150 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Elida Road

    1574 ft · 32 sec · Elida Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Diller Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Diller Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cole Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Cole Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North West Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elida and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West Street
97.4 mi · 58%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 20%
I 76
18.3 mi · 11%
Diller Road
2.98 mi · 2%
North Cole Street
2.44 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North West Street

Merge slight left

50 mi · 00h 54m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
141.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Robinson
01h 20m from Elida
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elida and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elida to Akron?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 80.2 miles from Elida and 87.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elida and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near North Robinson

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elida and Akron. Straight-line distance: 141.59 mi (227.86 km).

Elida

#1 Elida

Town in New Mexico, United States

Population1,810
Coordinates40.7886600, -84.2038400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.203838, 40.788641)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $21.90
Round trip
$43.79
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.90 $43.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.07 $50.14
Premium $4.79 $28.31 $56.62
Diesel $4.30 $25.44 $50.87

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 Elida and Akron. The current time is 03:19:59.

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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.