How far is Heath, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Heath, OH to Akron, OH is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 11m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heath and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath and Akron.
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Start on Wegee Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wegee Road
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Turn right
113 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue
1720 ft · 41 sec · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
761 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Colerain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on East Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 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 Heath and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
54.8 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heath 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 Heath to Akron?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Uhrichsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Heath and 82.8 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Heath and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Uhrichsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Uhrichsville.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heath and Akron. Straight-line distance: 86.81 mi (139.71 km).
#1 Heath
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 11,035 |
| Coordinates | 39.9561800, -80.7837000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.27 | $36.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.61 | $47.23 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
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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