How far is Laurel, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Laurel, OH to Akron, OH is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Akron.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Laurel Nicholsville Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Nicholsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto State Route 125
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 125
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Turn right onto State Route 222
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 222
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1896 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2174 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
11.7 mi · 18 min · US 50
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Turn left onto Apple Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · Apple Street
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Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue
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Turn left onto Xenia Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 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 Laurel and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laurel 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 Laurel to Akron?
The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Laurel and 131.1 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.68 one way or $65.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverlea.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Akron. Straight-line distance: 205.92 mi (331.39 km).
#1 Laurel
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,121 |
| Coordinates | 38.9153400, -84.1916000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.41 | $74.83 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
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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