How far is Lebanon, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Lebanon, OH to Akron, OH is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
126.32 mi
02h 10m
Flight
102.63 mi
165.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.63 mi
Kilometers
165.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.32 mi
Kilometers
203.29 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Newcomerstown
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lebanon
62.7 mi
01h 05m
To Akron
63.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Township Highway 340

    52 m · 9 sec · Township Highway 340

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 15

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 15

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 565

    4.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 565

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Frostyville Road

    13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
101 mi · 80%
Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 11%
State Route 565
4.16 mi · 3%
Harriettsville Road
2.42 mi · 2%
Woodsfield Road
1.36 mi · 1%
County Road 15
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcomerstown
01h 05m from Lebanon
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Akron?

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Newcomerstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Lebanon and 63.6 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Newcomerstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newcomerstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

Newcomerstown , OH
124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newcomerstown.

RAIL

Alliance

84 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Akron. Straight-line distance: 102.63 mi (165.17 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in southwestern Ohio, United States

Population20,761
Coordinates39.6078500, -81.2731700
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Township Highway 340 (-81.273177, 39.607774)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.87 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.05
8.92 gal · 33.74 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.52 $33.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.92 $37.84
Premium $4.79 $21.36 $42.73
Diesel $4.30 $19.20 $38.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Akron. The current time is 00:09:23.

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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.