How far is New Jasper, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from New Jasper, OH to Akron, OH is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
181.82 mi
02h 54m
Flight
156.16 mi
251.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.16 mi
Kilometers
251.31 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.82 mi
Kilometers
292.61 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Fri, May 1, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in New Jasper
Fri, May 1, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Jasper
2026-05-01T09:54
Arrive Akron
Fri, May 1, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Jasper
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
OH

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

From New Jasper
91 mi
01h 27m
To Akron
90.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Jasper and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Jasper Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shawnee Trail

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Shawnee Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Quarry Road

    78 m · 8 sec · Quarry Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Quarry Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quarry Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35

    2164 ft · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus

    1677 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  15. 15

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Jasper 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
142 mi · 78%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
Old United States Highway 35
8.72 mi · 5%
Shawnee Trail
2.24 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 27m from New Jasper
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Jasper 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 New Jasper to Akron?

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 91 miles from New Jasper and 90.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.79 one way or $47.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Jasper and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Jasper and Akron. Straight-line distance: 156.16 mi (251.31 km).

New Jasper

#1 New Jasper

Township in Greene County, Ohio

Population2,746
Coordinates39.6542300, -83.8193700
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Jasper Road (-83.819351, 39.654196)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.29 L · about $23.79
Round trip
$47.57
12.84 gal · 48.58 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.79 $47.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.23 $54.47
Premium $4.79 $30.75 $61.50
Diesel $4.30 $27.63 $55.26

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New Jasper and Akron. The current time is 09:54:26.

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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.