How far is Richwood, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Richwood, OH to Akron, OH is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richwood and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richwood and Akron.
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Start on West Ottawa Street
26 m · 9 sec · West Ottawa Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Blagrove Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Blagrove Street
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Turn right onto Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Continue on West Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Water Street
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Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
5.4 mi · 7 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waldo-Delaware Road
1331 ft · 27 sec · Waldo-Delaware Road
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Continue on South Marion Street
2726 ft · 56 sec · South Marion Street
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Turn right onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South
1111 ft · 20 sec · Columbus-Sandusky Road South
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Turn right onto Waldo-Fulton Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Fulton Road
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Continue on Waldo-Ashley Road
3 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Ashley Road
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on United States Highway 42
1.2 km · 1 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on United States Highway 42
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 42
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Turn slight right onto Russell Road
5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Take the ramp left toward Cleveland
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Richwood and Akron.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cleveland
Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richwood 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 Richwood to Akron?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Richwood and 63.5 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.97 one way or $31.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richwood and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
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 Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Akron. Straight-line distance: 103.47 mi (166.52 km).
#1 Richwood
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264500, -83.2968600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.28 | $36.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.64 | $41.29 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
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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