How far is Pleasant Hill, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, OH to Akron, OH is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.59 mi
03h 17m
Flight
164.46 mi
264.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.46 mi
Kilometers
264.68 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.59 mi
Kilometers
337.31 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Nov 8, 3:54 PM EST
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Nov 8, 7:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Akron
Sun, Nov 8, 3:54 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Pleasant Hill
97.4 mi
01h 38m
To Akron
112.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on West Monument Street

    2948 ft · 1 min · West Monument Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Arthur Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Arthur Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    4 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    36 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    10.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Troy Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Clark Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Clark Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Troy Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Troy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Route 68

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 68

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East

    610 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 334

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  17. 17

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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  19. 19

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  27. 27

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  29. 29

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  35. 35

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill 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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
84.3 mi · 40%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 7%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 5%
Troy Road
8.28 mi · 4%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 38m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
10:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Pleasant Hill and Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Akron?

The road trip is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Pleasant Hill and 112.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Pleasant Hill and Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Akron. Straight-line distance: 164.46 mi (264.68 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

Situated within Miami County in the southwestern portion of Ohio, this incorporated village rests at an elevation of approximately 932 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0517200, -84.3443900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Monument Street (-84.344393, 40.051829)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28 L · about $28.56
Round trip
$57.13
14.8 gal · 56 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $28.56 $57.13
Mid-grade $4.45 $32.90 $65.80
Premium $4.99 $36.96 $73.91
Diesel $6.33 $46.82 $93.64

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hill and Akron. The current time is 12:36:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.