How far is North Baltimore, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from North Baltimore, OH to Akron, OH is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
146.89 mi
02h 22m
Flight
112.59 mi
181.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.59 mi
Kilometers
181.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.89 mi
Kilometers
236.39 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in North Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Baltimore
2026-04-18T22:57
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Baltimore
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
Crestline
OH

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

From North Baltimore
73 mi
01h 11m
To Akron
73.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Baltimore and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    7 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Briar Hill Road

    60 m · 4 sec · Briar Hill Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Briar Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Briar Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Baltimore 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68
77.5 mi · 53%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 22%
I 76
18.3 mi · 12%
Briar Hill Road
11.4 mi · 8%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 68

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestline
01h 11m from North Baltimore
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Baltimore and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Baltimore to Akron?

The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Crestline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from North Baltimore and 73.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Baltimore and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Crestline

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

84 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

116 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Baltimore and Akron. Straight-line distance: 112.59 mi (181.19 km).

North Baltimore

#1 North Baltimore

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,556
Coordinates41.1828300, -83.6782700
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-83.678228, 41.18286)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.38
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.19 $38.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.97 $43.95
Premium $4.79 $24.81 $49.62
Diesel $4.30 $22.29 $44.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Baltimore and Akron. The current time is 22:57:36.

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.