How far is Findlay, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Findlay, OH to Akron, OH is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
134.4 mi
02h 10m
Flight
111.04 mi
178.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.04 mi
Kilometers
178.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.4 mi
Kilometers
216.29 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Findlay
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Findlay
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Findlay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ontario
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Findlay
66.3 mi
01h 05m
To Akron
68.1 mi
01h 05m

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
7 to 13 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 Findlay and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1256 ft · 33 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    142 m · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clinton Court

    956 ft · 27 sec · Clinton Court

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Blanchard Street

    656 ft · 15 sec · North Blanchard Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Blanchard Street;North Blanchard Street

    1472 ft · 39 sec · South Blanchard Street;North Blanchard Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Blanchard Road

    1990 ft · 50 sec · Mount Blanchard Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Blanchard Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Mount Blanchard Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2007 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  22. 22

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Findlay 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Blanchard Road
75.2 mi · 56%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 24%
I 76
18.3 mi · 14%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 2%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
I 76 East
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mount Blanchard Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontario
01h 05m from Findlay
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Findlay 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 Findlay to Akron?

The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Findlay and 68.1 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ontario

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

112 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Findlay and Akron. Straight-line distance: 111.04 mi (178.7 km).

Findlay

#1 Findlay

The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.

Population40,832
Coordinates41.0442200, -83.6499300
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.649892, 41.044313)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.12
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.56 $35.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.11 $40.21
Premium $4.79 $22.70 $45.41
Diesel $4.30 $20.40 $40.80

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 Findlay and Akron. The current time is 08:30:45.

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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.