How far is Saint Marys, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, OH to Akron, OH is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
182.83 mi
02h 50m
Flight
154.65 mi
248.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.65 mi
Kilometers
248.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.83 mi
Kilometers
294.24 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Saint Marys
90.8 mi
01h 25m
To Akron
92 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
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 Saint Marys and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on South Front Street

    32 m · 9 sec · South Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    1705 ft · 47 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

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

  11. 11

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 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 Saint Marys 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 26%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 18%
I 75 North
24.7 mi · 14%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
North Spruce Street
12.1 mi · 7%
East Lincoln Highway
4.17 mi · 2%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
01h 25m from Saint Marys
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys to Akron?

The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Saint Marys and 92 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Akron. Straight-line distance: 154.65 mi (248.88 km).

Saint Marys

#1 Saint Marys

City in Ohio, United States

Population8,113
Coordinates40.5422700, -84.3894000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: South Front Street (-84.38935, 40.542288)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.42 L · about $23.90
Round trip
$47.79
12.9 gal · 48.84 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.90 $47.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.36 $54.72
Premium $4.79 $30.90 $61.79
Diesel $4.30 $27.76 $55.52

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 Saint Marys and Akron. The current time is 23:00:10.

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.