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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.7 mi
02h 47m
Flight
106.06 mi
170.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.06 mi
Kilometers
170.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.7 mi
Kilometers
247.36 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lodi
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-04-18T06:32
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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
Hanover
OH

Village in Ohio

From Lodi
73.3 mi
01h 23m
To Akron
80.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 7

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 7

  2. 2

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 7

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 7

  4. 4

    Turn right

    952 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on New Martinsville Bridge

    2202 ft · 37 sec · New Martinsville Bridge

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1598 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street

    1815 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    761 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cadiz Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Colerain Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Water Street

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Water Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  37. 37

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
54.8 mi · 36%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 15%
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 15%
12th Street
12.3 mi · 8%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 5%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
01h 23m from Lodi
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lodi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

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.

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

RAIL

Alliance

62 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Akron. Straight-line distance: 106.06 mi (170.69 km).

Lodi

#1 Lodi

Village in Medina County, Ohio

Population2,913
Coordinates39.6111900, -80.9401000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 7 (-80.940006, 39.611128)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.53 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.16
10.84 gal · 41.06 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lodi and Akron. The current time is 06:32:31.

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.