How far is Lincoln Heights, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Lincoln Heights, OH to Akron, OH is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
225.44 mi
03h 31m
Flight
200.6 mi
322.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.6 mi
Kilometers
322.84 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.44 mi
Kilometers
362.81 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Lincoln Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Heights
2026-04-19T01:18
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Heights
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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Lincoln Heights
113.6 mi
01h 45m
To Akron
111.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Lincoln Heights and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Heights and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Magee Avenue

    651 ft · 32 sec · Magee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schumard Avenue

    820 ft · 38 sec · Schumard Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mangham Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Mangham Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shepherd Lane

    756 ft · 29 sec · Shepherd Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus

    2211 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Circle Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  17. 17

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

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  24. 24

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  30. 30

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Heights 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
172 mi · 76%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Circle Freeway
4.54 mi · 2%
Mill Creek Expressway
3.1 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
200.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
01h 45m from Lincoln Heights
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln Heights 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 Lincoln Heights to Akron?

The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Lincoln Heights and 111.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Heights and Akron. Straight-line distance: 200.6 mi (322.84 km).

Lincoln Heights

#1 Lincoln Heights

City in the United States of America

Population3,354
Coordinates39.2389500, -84.4555000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Magee Avenue (-84.455219, 39.238935)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.11 L · about $29.45
Round trip
$58.91
15.9 gal · 60.22 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.45 $58.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.72 $67.45
Premium $4.79 $38.08 $76.16
Diesel $4.30 $34.22 $68.43

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 Lincoln Heights and Akron. The current time is 01:18:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.