How far is Madeira, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Madeira, OH to Akron, OH is about 222 miles (357.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madeira and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madeira and Akron.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
48 m · 11 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto Miami Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Miami Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Galbraith Road
37 m · 3 sec · East Galbraith Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Galbraith Road
33 m · 2 sec · East Galbraith Road
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Continue on East Galbraith Road
1535 ft · 42 sec · East Galbraith Road
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Turn left onto Montgomery Road
2084 ft · 56 sec · Montgomery Road
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 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 Madeira and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Madeira and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madeira to Akron?
The road trip is about 222 miles (357.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Madeira and 109.9 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madeira and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madeira and Akron. Straight-line distance: 199.07 mi (320.38 km).
#1 Madeira
City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,284 |
| Coordinates | 39.1908900, -84.3635500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.74 | $67.49 |
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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