How far is Greenville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Greenville, OH to Akron, OH is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
223.46 mi
03h 30m
Flight
176.8 mi
284.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.8 mi
Kilometers
284.54 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.46 mi
Kilometers
359.62 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T21:34
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Greenville
111.8 mi
01h 45m
To Akron
111.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Public Square

    34 m · 3 sec · Public Square

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broadway

    91 m · 6 sec · South Broadway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sweitzer Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dayton Road

    17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  18. 18

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  24. 24

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 45%
South Dayton Greenville Pike
75.3 mi · 34%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Dayton Road
17 mi · 8%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 45m from Greenville
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Akron?

The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Greenville and 111.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 176.8 mi (284.54 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Darke County, Ohio, United States

Population12,627
Coordinates40.1028300, -84.6330100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.63299, 40.102842)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.85 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.46
15.78 gal · 59.7 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.23 $58.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.79 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $4.30 $33.96 $67.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Akron. The current time is 21:34:55.

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.