How far is Middlebury, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Middlebury, OH to Akron, OH is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
189.45 mi
03h 00m
Flight
169.14 mi
272.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.14 mi
Kilometers
272.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.45 mi
Kilometers
304.89 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
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
Nevada
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Middlebury
94.6 mi
01h 30m
To Akron
94.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Willshire Road

    10 m · 8 sec · Harrison Willshire Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    28 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    49.6 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebury 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Willshire Road
124 mi · 65%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 17%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
I 76 East
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Harrison Willshire Road

Continue straight

49.6 mi · 00h 54m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
169.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nevada
01h 30m from Middlebury
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middlebury 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 Middlebury to Akron?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Middlebury and 94.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middlebury and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Nevada

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

97 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

106 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Akron. Straight-line distance: 169.14 mi (272.21 km).

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#1 Middlebury

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,346
Coordinates40.8461600, -84.7460700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Willshire Road (-84.746005, 40.846161)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $24.79
Round trip
$49.57
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.79 $49.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.38 $56.76
Premium $4.79 $32.05 $64.09
Diesel $4.30 $28.79 $57.59

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 Middlebury and Akron. The current time is 23:06:08.

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.