How far is Napoleon, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Napoleon, OH to Akron, OH is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
167.7 mi
02h 41m
Flight
137.1 mi
220.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.1 mi
Kilometers
220.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.7 mi
Kilometers
269.89 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Napoleon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Napoleon
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Napoleon
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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Napoleon
83.4 mi
01h 20m
To Akron
84.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Napoleon and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Clinton Street

    153 m · 15 sec · East Clinton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scott Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Scott Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 East, US 24 East: Maumee

    1692 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

    2702 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90

    2593 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

    2594 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Napoleon 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
115 mi · 69%
US 24 East
24.1 mi · 14%
Akron Expressway
12 mi · 7%
I 475 South
3.95 mi · 2%
US 6 East
3.41 mi · 2%
I 75 North
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

77 mi · 01h 22m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 20m from Napoleon
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Napoleon 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 Napoleon to Akron?

The road trip is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Napoleon and 84.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Napoleon and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Napoleon and Akron. Straight-line distance: 137.1 mi (220.64 km).

Napoleon

#1 Napoleon

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Ohio, United States

Population8,147
Coordinates41.3922700, -84.1252200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Clinton Street (-84.125205, 41.392248)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.87
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.93 $43.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.11 $50.23
Premium $4.79 $28.36 $56.71
Diesel $4.30 $25.48 $50.96

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 Napoleon and Akron. The current time is 21:11:33.

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.