How far is Sandusky, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Sandusky, OH to Akron, OH is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 01h 33m.
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.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandusky and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandusky and Akron.
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Start on West Park Street
46 m · 9 sec · West Park Street
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto East Perkins Avenue
3.6 mi · 7 min · East Perkins Avenue
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Turn right onto Cleveland Road West
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road West
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Turn right onto Rye Beach Road
1659 ft · 37 sec · Rye Beach Road
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Take the ramp left
3042 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Continue on OH-2
4 mi · 5 min · OH-2
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
1571 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
3238 ft · 59 sec · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron
1914 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
2448 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron
2630 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street
946 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street
101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Continue on Goodkirk Street
678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Turn right onto North Forge Street
1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 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 Sandusky and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
29 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandusky and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandusky to Akron?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Sandusky and 46.2 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandusky and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville
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 North Ridgeville.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandusky and Akron. Straight-line distance: 66.77 mi (107.45 km).
#1 Sandusky
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,528 |
| Coordinates | 41.4489400, -82.7079600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
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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