How far is Geneva, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Geneva, OH to Akron, OH is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
150.43 mi
02h 34m
Flight
109.25 mi
175.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.25 mi
Kilometers
175.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.43 mi
Kilometers
242.09 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Geneva
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Brady
OH

Township in Williams County, Ohio

From Geneva
72.3 mi
01h 17m
To Akron
78.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Geneva and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Logan Thornville Road Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Logan Thornville Road Southeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Logan Thornville Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Logan Thornville Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Logan-Thornville Road Northeast

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Logan-Thornville Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Northeast

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Zanesville & Maysville Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Zanesville & Maysville Turnpike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    17.1 mi · 26 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    82 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
82.6 mi · 55%
I 70 East
25 mi · 17%
East Main Street
17.1 mi · 11%
Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Northeast
5.94 mi · 4%
Logan-Thornville Road Northeast
3.25 mi · 2%
Logan Thornville Road Southeast
2.61 mi · 2%
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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brady
01h 17m from Geneva
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Geneva 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 Geneva to Akron?

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Geneva and 78.1 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.67 one way or $39.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brady

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 Brady and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 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 8.8 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 Brady.

RAIL

Alliance

99 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Akron. Straight-line distance: 109.25 mi (175.82 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

City in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Population5,899
Coordinates39.6620100, -82.4334900
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Logan Thornville Road Southeast (-82.433381, 39.662015)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.09 L · about $19.67
Round trip
$39.35
10.62 gal · 40.18 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.67 $39.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.53 $45.05
Premium $4.79 $25.43 $50.87
Diesel $4.30 $22.85 $45.71

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 Geneva and Akron. The current time is 22:58:42.

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.