How far is Lodi, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Lodi, OH to Akron, OH is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lodi and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi and Akron.
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Start on State Route 7
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 7
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on State Route 7
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 7
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Turn right
952 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on New Martinsville Bridge
2202 ft · 37 sec · New Martinsville Bridge
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Keep slight left
1598 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street
1815 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
761 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Colerain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on East Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 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 Lodi and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
54.8 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lodi to Akron?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Lodi and 80.5 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lodi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Akron. Straight-line distance: 106.06 mi (170.69 km).
#1 Lodi
Village in Medina County, Ohio
| Population | 2,913 |
| Coordinates | 39.6111900, -80.9401000 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
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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