How far is Millersburg, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Millersburg, OH to Akron, OH is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
54.18 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.96 mi
67.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.96 mi
Kilometers
67.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.18 mi
Kilometers
87.2 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Millersburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersburg
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersburg
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
Smithville
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Millersburg
27 mi
00h 33m
To Akron
27.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°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 Millersburg and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jackson Street

    50 m · 10 sec · West Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Clay Street

    1226 ft · 21 sec · North Clay Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wooster Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Wooster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Millersburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1585 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 585 North: Akron

    52 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Akron Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Akron Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Akron Road

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Akron Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward SR 21 North: Cleveland

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  22. 22

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millersburg and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Road
17.9 mi · 33%
Millersburg Road
11.1 mi · 20%
I 76 East
6.31 mi · 12%
Wooster Road
5.45 mi · 10%
SR 21 North
3.14 mi · 6%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Akron Road

Continue on Akron Road

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithville
00h 33m from Millersburg
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Millersburg 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 Millersburg to Akron?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Smithville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Millersburg and 27.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smithville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

60 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

65 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

73 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersburg and Akron. Straight-line distance: 41.96 mi (67.53 km).

Millersburg

#1 Millersburg

Village in Ohio, USA

Population3,196
Coordinates40.5545100, -81.9179200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-81.917938, 40.554216)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.15
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.08 $14.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.10 $16.20
Premium $4.79 $9.15 $18.30
Diesel $4.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 Millersburg and Akron. The current time is 21:19:47.

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.