How far is Jeffersonville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, OH to Akron, OH is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
165.1 mi
02h 37m
Flight
146 mi
234.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146 mi
Kilometers
234.97 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.1 mi
Kilometers
265.7 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-17T04:54
Arrive Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Jeffersonville
82.4 mi
01h 18m
To Akron
82.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    66 m · 7 sec · West High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1187 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 40 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 Jeffersonville 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
138 mi · 84%
I 76
18.3 mi · 11%
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 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 18m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville to Akron?

The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Jeffersonville and 82.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 146 mi (234.97 km).

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#1 Jeffersonville

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

Population1,168
Coordinates39.6536700, -83.5638100
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.563829, 39.653705)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.05 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.13
11.64 gal · 44.1 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.56 $43.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.69 $49.38
Premium $4.79 $27.88 $55.76
Diesel $4.30 $25.05 $50.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Akron. The current time is 04:54:34.

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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.