How far is Lemon, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Lemon, OH to Akron, OH is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.08 mi
03h 19m
Flight
184.88 mi
297.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.88 mi
Kilometers
297.54 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.08 mi
Kilometers
350.96 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lemon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lemon
2026-04-23T02:17
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lemon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Lemon
109 mi
01h 39m
To Akron
109.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Lemon and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lefferson Road

    48 m · 12 sec · Lefferson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road

    1309 ft · 28 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    1099 ft · 24 sec · South Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Highway

    65 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  19. 19

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  25. 25

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemon 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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 46%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 24%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 12%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
I 75 North
10.3 mi · 5%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 39m from Lemon
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lemon 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 Lemon to Akron?

The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Lemon and 109.1 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.53 one way or $57.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lemon and Akron. Straight-line distance: 184.88 mi (297.54 km).

Lemon

#1 Lemon

Township of Ohio

Population15,647
Coordinates39.4883900, -84.3377200
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Lefferson Road (-84.33765, 39.48865)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.13 L · about $28.53
Round trip
$57.06
15.4 gal · 58.26 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.53 $57.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.66 $65.33
Premium $4.79 $36.88 $73.77
Diesel $4.30 $33.14 $66.28

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 Lemon and Akron. The current time is 02:17:59.

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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.