How far is Farmington, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Farmington, OH to Akron, OH is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
98.96 mi
01h 53m
Flight
76.49 mi
123.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.49 mi
Kilometers
123.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.96 mi
Kilometers
159.26 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
New Philadelphia
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Farmington
49 mi
00h 56m
To Akron
49.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Farmington and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    49 m · 5 sec · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Sharon Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Sharon Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Colerain Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South 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 Farmington and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
54.8 mi · 55%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 23%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 8%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 5%
East Market Street
2.31 mi · 2%
South Sharon Road
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn right onto Water Street

54.8 mi · 01h 03m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Philadelphia
00h 56m from Farmington
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to Akron?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Farmington and 49.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia

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 New Philadelphia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 8.4 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.

RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

112 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

115 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Akron. Straight-line distance: 76.49 mi (123.1 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population2,563
Coordinates40.1086800, -80.8228600
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Road (-80.82284, 40.108573)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.86
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.93 $25.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.80 $29.61
Premium $4.79 $16.72 $33.43
Diesel $4.30 $15.02 $30.04

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Akron. The current time is 19:40:24.

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.