How far is Fostoria, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Fostoria, OH to Akron, OH is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fostoria and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fostoria and Akron.
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Start on West Tiffin Street
49 m · 9 sec · West Tiffin Street
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Turn right onto South Wood Street
104 m · 16 sec · South Wood Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
24 m · 9 sec · West South Street
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Turn sharp left onto Midblock Underpass
1979 ft · 41 sec · Midblock Underpass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lytle Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Lytle Street
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Turn slight right onto Columbus Avenue
7.1 mi · 11 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Tiffin-Fostoria Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Tiffin-Fostoria Road
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Continue straight
62.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right
27.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fostoria and Akron.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tiffin-Fostoria Road
Continue straight
62.8 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fostoria 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 Fostoria to Akron?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Ruggles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Fostoria and 53.6 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fostoria and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Ruggles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ruggles.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fostoria and Akron. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.2 km).
#1 Fostoria
City in Ohio
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.1570000, -83.4168700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.11 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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