How far is Elizabeth, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, OH to Akron, OH is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
117.14 mi
01h 59m
Flight
88.08 mi
141.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.08 mi
Kilometers
141.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.14 mi
Kilometers
188.52 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Elizabeth
57.9 mi
00h 59m
To Akron
59.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Powell Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · Powell Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roseville Road

    2828 ft · 55 sec · Roseville Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    82 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 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 Elizabeth 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
82.6 mi · 70%
I 70 East
25 mi · 21%
Maysville Pike
2.56 mi · 2%
South Maysville Avenue
1.85 mi · 2%
Putnam Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
Roseville Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

82 mi · 01h 32m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
00h 59m from Elizabeth
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Akron?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Elizabeth and 59.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

Newcomerstown , OH
124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Akron. Straight-line distance: 88.08 mi (141.75 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Township in Miami County, Ohio

Population1,725
Coordinates39.8753500, -82.0618100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Powell Drive (-82.061548, 39.87527)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.79 $19.78 $39.57
Diesel $4.30 $17.78 $35.55

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 Elizabeth and Akron. The current time is 01:31:32.

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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.