How far is Lewisburg, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, OH to Akron, OH is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
210.5 mi
03h 17m
Flight
180.26 mi
290.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.26 mi
Kilometers
290.1 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.5 mi
Kilometers
338.76 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-17T22:29
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Lewisburg
105.1 mi
01h 38m
To Akron
105.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Lewisburg and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commerce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbus

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 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 Lewisburg 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 48%
I 70 East
81.2 mi · 39%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
180.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 38m from Lewisburg
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg to Akron?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Lewisburg and 105.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewisburg and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Akron. Straight-line distance: 180.26 mi (290.1 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

Town in Ohio

Population1,751
Coordinates39.8461600, -84.5396700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: North Commerce Street (-84.539604, 39.846148)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.52 $63.04
Premium $4.79 $35.59 $71.18
Diesel $4.30 $31.98 $63.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Akron. The current time is 22:29:46.

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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.