How far is New Carlisle, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from New Carlisle, OH to Akron, OH is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Carlisle and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Carlisle and Akron.
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Start on Jefferson Street
135 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Milton Carlisle Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Milton Carlisle Road
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Turn right onto North Medway-Carlisle Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Medway-Carlisle Road
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Turn left onto West National Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · West National Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 334
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 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 New Carlisle 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.
State Route 37 East
Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Carlisle to Akron?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from New Carlisle and 98.2 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Carlisle and Akron. Straight-line distance: 153.61 mi (247.21 km).
#1 New Carlisle
City in Ohio, US
| Population | 5,559 |
| Coordinates | 39.9361700, -84.0254900 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.91 | $55.82 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
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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