How far is Jerome, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Jerome, OH to Akron, OH is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
123.01 mi
02h 05m
Flight
107.45 mi
172.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.45 mi
Kilometers
172.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.01 mi
Kilometers
197.96 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in Jerome
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-04-16T11:18
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Jerome
61.4 mi
01h 02m
To Akron
61.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Jerome Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on East William Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · East William Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
84.3 mi · 69%
I 76
18.3 mi · 15%
Jerome Road
3.11 mi · 3%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 2%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 2%
I 76 East
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

78.1 mi · 01h 24m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 02m from Jerome
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jerome 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 Jerome to Akron?

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Jerome and 61.6 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.08 one way or $32.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jerome and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Akron. Straight-line distance: 107.45 mi (172.92 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

Township in Union County, Ohio

Population6,006
Coordinates40.1664500, -83.1757500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Jerome Road (-83.175772, 40.166448)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.08
Round trip
$32.16
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.08 $32.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.41 $36.82
Premium $4.79 $20.79 $41.58
Diesel $4.30 $18.68 $37.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerome and Akron. The current time is 11:18:45.

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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.