How far is Goshen, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Goshen, OH to Akron, OH is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.61 mi
03h 24m
Flight
189.12 mi
304.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.12 mi
Kilometers
304.36 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.61 mi
Kilometers
342.17 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 11, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-11T05:10
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 11, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Goshen
106.2 mi
01h 42m
To Akron
106.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    34 m · 11 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Goshen Road

    157 m · 20 sec · Goshen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 73

    943 ft · 21 sec · State Route 73

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  15. 15

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
163 mi · 76%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
I 76 East
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 42m from Goshen
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goshen 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 Goshen to Akron?

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Goshen and 106.4 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Akron. Straight-line distance: 189.12 mi (304.36 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

Township in Clermont County, Ohio

Population790
Coordinates39.2333900, -84.1613200
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Mulberry Street (-84.161183, 39.23326)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.4 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
15 gal · 56.8 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.82 $63.63
Premium $4.79 $35.93 $71.85
Diesel $4.30 $32.28 $64.56

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Akron. The current time is 05:10:52.

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.