How far is Elmore, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Elmore, OH to Akron, OH is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
116.67 mi
01h 52m
Flight
96.2 mi
154.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.2 mi
Kilometers
154.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.67 mi
Kilometers
187.77 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Mon, May 25, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Elmore
Mon, May 25, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmore
2026-05-25T06:56
Arrive Akron
Mon, May 25, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmore
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
South Amherst
OH

Village in the United States

From Elmore
57.5 mi
00h 56m
To Akron
59.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Street

    62 m · 13 sec · Harris Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Toledo Street

    94 m · 8 sec · Toledo Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rice Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Rice Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ohio Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmore 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
98.1 mi · 84%
Akron Expressway
12 mi · 10%
Rice Street
2.39 mi · 2%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
SR 8
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amherst
00h 56m from Elmore
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmore and Partly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

South Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Elmore and 59.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

13 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

40 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmore and Akron. Straight-line distance: 96.2 mi (154.82 km).

Elmore

#1 Elmore

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,401
Coordinates41.4761600, -83.2957600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Street (-83.295848, 41.476225)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
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
4.12 gal
15.58 L · about $15.26
Round trip
$30.53
8.24 gal · 31.16 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.26 $30.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.48 $34.95
Premium $4.79 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $4.30 $17.73 $35.46

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmore and Akron. The current time is 06:56:31.

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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.