How far is Spring Valley, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, OH to Akron, OH is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.42 mi
03h 22m
Flight
159.53 mi
256.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.53 mi
Kilometers
256.74 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.42 mi
Kilometers
325.77 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-14T23:33
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Caldwell
OH

Village in Noble County, Ohio

From Spring Valley
101 mi
01h 41m
To Akron
101.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    93 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  15. 15

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    136.8 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
141 mi · 70%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
Jackson Pike
6.27 mi · 3%
SR 7
0.99 mi
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
SR 7 North
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
159.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
01h 41m from Spring Valley
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Akron?

The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Spring Valley and 101.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.45 one way or $52.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Spring Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Akron. Straight-line distance: 159.53 mi (256.74 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

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

Population500
Coordinates38.8431400, -82.2584800
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Pinecrest Drive (-82.258528, 38.843266)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.04 L · about $26.45
Round trip
$52.91
14.28 gal · 54.08 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.45 $52.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.29 $60.58
Premium $4.79 $34.20 $68.40
Diesel $4.30 $30.73 $61.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Akron. The current time is 23:33:21.

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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.