How far is Sebring, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Sebring, OH to Akron, OH is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
38.53 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.28 mi
45.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.28 mi
Kilometers
45.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62.01 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Sebring
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebring
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebring
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
Rootstown
OH

High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio

From Sebring
18.9 mi
00h 23m
To Akron
19.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Sebring and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 15th Street

    45 m · 8 sec · North 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ohio Avenue

    1732 ft · 53 sec · East Ohio Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    4.4 mi · 11 min · North 12th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    90 m · 5 sec · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 14

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square

    130 m · 8 sec · State Route 14

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 14

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 14

  9. 9

    Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    1821 ft · 41 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebring and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
19.2 mi · 50%
State Route 14
11 mi · 29%
North 12th Street
4.42 mi · 11%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
SR 8 North
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rootstown
00h 23m from Sebring
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sebring 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 Sebring to Akron?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Rootstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Sebring and 19.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sebring and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Rootstown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

23 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

78 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebring and Akron. Straight-line distance: 28.28 mi (45.52 km).

Sebring

#1 Sebring

Town in Mahoning County, Ohio

Population4,157
Coordinates40.9228400, -81.0189800
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: North 15th Street (-81.01897, 40.92284)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.04
Round trip
$10.08
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.04 $10.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.77 $11.54
Premium $4.79 $6.51 $13.03
Diesel $4.30 $5.85 $11.71

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sebring and Akron. The current time is 19:27:07.

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.