How far is Sidney, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Sidney, OH to Akron, OH is about 189 miles (304.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.98 mi
02h 57m
Flight
148.71 mi
239.32 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Sidney.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.71 mi
Kilometers
239.32 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.98 mi
Kilometers
304.14 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Sidney
88.4 mi
01h 28m
To Akron
100.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Sidney and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    47 m · 11 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    896 ft · 21 sec · South Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East North Street

    1909 ft · 40 sec · East North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    3023 ft · 47 sec · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 47

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 47

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 47

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sandusky Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Route 33

    24.1 mi · 26 min · US Route 33

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  20. 20

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
84.3 mi · 45%
US Route 33
24.1 mi · 13%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
State Route 47
13.6 mi · 7%
Riverside Drive
8.49 mi · 4%
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 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
148.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 28m from Sidney
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney 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 Sidney to Akron?

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Sidney and 100.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.71 one way or $49.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Akron. Straight-line distance: 148.71 mi (239.32 km).

Sidney

#1 Sidney

City in Ohio, United States

Population20,301
Coordinates40.2842200, -84.1555000
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.155578, 40.284219)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.24 L · about $24.71
Round trip
$49.42
13.34 gal · 50.48 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.71 $49.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.29 $56.59
Premium $4.79 $31.95 $63.90
Diesel $4.30 $28.71 $57.42

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 Sidney and Akron. The current time is 19:24:48.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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