How far is Pandora, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Pandora, OH to Akron, OH is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
151.63 mi
02h 30m
Flight
127.64 mi
205.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.64 mi
Kilometers
205.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.63 mi
Kilometers
244.02 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Pandora
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pandora
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pandora
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
Galion
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States

From Pandora
76.1 mi
01h 15m
To Akron
75.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Pandora and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1056 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Basinger Road

    642 ft · 18 sec · Basinger Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Crawfis College Road

    2171 ft · 59 sec · Crawfis College Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Basinger Road

    134 m · 12 sec · Basinger Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Basinger Street

    107 m · 10 sec · Basinger Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Road 5

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Road 5

  7. 7

    Continue on Pandora Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pandora Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pandora Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pandora Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road

    2646 ft · 52 sec · Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Zurflugh Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Zurflugh Road

  11. 11

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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Hillville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bentley Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Bentley Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · East Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  25. 25

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 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 Pandora and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 31%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 22%
I 76
18.3 mi · 12%
Hillville Road
2.5 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Pandora Road
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galion
01h 15m from Pandora
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Pandora 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 Pandora to Akron?

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Galion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Pandora and 75.6 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galion

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

88 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

92 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

119 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pandora and Akron. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.42 km).

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#1 Pandora

Village in Ohio

Population1,101
Coordinates40.9481100, -83.9610500
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.961051, 40.948157)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $19.82
Round trip
$39.64
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.82 $39.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.69 $45.39
Premium $4.79 $25.63 $51.25
Diesel $4.30 $23.03 $46.05

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 Pandora and Akron. The current time is 22:49:40.

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.