How far is Jamestown, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Jamestown, OH to Akron, OH is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
176.84 mi
02h 47m
Flight
152.56 mi
245.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.56 mi
Kilometers
245.52 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.84 mi
Kilometers
284.59 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Jamestown
88.3 mi
01h 23m
To Akron
88.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus

    1677 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
142 mi · 80%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
South Limestone Street
7.39 mi · 4%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
SR 435
1.67 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 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 23m from Jamestown
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Akron?

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Jamestown and 88.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Akron. Straight-line distance: 152.56 mi (245.52 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Ohio, USA

Population2,146
Coordinates39.6581200, -83.7349200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: South Limestone Street (-83.734881, 39.658117)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.62 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.24
12.48 gal · 47.24 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.12 $46.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.47 $52.94
Premium $4.79 $29.89 $59.78
Diesel $4.30 $26.86 $53.71

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 Jamestown and Akron. The current time is 01:58:22.

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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.