How far is McArthur, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from McArthur, OH to Akron, OH is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McArthur and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McArthur and Akron.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
58 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
22.7 mi · 34 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South Mulberry Street
2923 ft · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto East Hunter Street
1200 ft · 27 sec · East Hunter Street
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Turn left onto Zanesville Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Zanesville Avenue
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Route 668
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668
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Continue on South Market Street
3065 ft · 1 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
854 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
17.1 mi · 26 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Continue on South 6th Street
1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
3199 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
82 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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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 McArthur 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 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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving McArthur 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 McArthur to Akron?
The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from McArthur and 93.6 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.75 one way or $47.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McArthur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McArthur and Akron. Straight-line distance: 136.53 mi (219.72 km).
#1 McArthur
Human settlement in Vinton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 39.2464600, -82.4784900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.70 | $61.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.59 | $55.18 |
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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