How far is Logan, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Logan, OH to Akron, OH is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.31 mi
02h 39m
Flight
116.32 mi
187.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.32 mi
Kilometers
187.2 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.31 mi
Kilometers
282.13 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logan
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logan
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
Center
OH

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

From Logan
76.2 mi
01h 19m
To Akron
99 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Logan and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    18 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    118 m · 12 sec · North Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Hunter Street

    1200 ft · 27 sec · East Hunter Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Zanesville Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Zanesville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 668

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668

  8. 8

    Continue on South Market Street

    3065 ft · 1 min · South Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    854 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    17.1 mi · 26 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    82 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Logan 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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
82.6 mi · 47%
I 70 East
25 mi · 14%
East Main Street
17.1 mi · 10%
Zanesville Avenue
5.31 mi · 3%
State Route 668
5.29 mi · 3%
South Maysville Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

82 mi · 01h 32m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center
01h 19m from Logan
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Logan 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 Logan to Akron?

The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Logan and 99 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Logan and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

102 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logan and Akron. Straight-line distance: 116.32 mi (187.2 km).

Logan

#1 Logan

City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States

Population6,933
Coordinates39.5400700, -82.4071000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-82.407106, 39.540015)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.26 $52.52
Premium $4.79 $29.65 $59.30
Diesel $4.30 $26.64 $53.28

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 Logan and Akron. The current time is 22:52:05.

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.