How far is Springboro, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Springboro, OH to Akron, OH is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
205.47 mi
03h 17m
Flight
177.77 mi
286.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.77 mi
Kilometers
286.1 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.47 mi
Kilometers
330.67 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Springboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springboro
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springboro
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Springboro
102.6 mi
01h 38m
To Akron
102.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Springboro and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Factory Road

    18 m · 5 sec · East Factory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1577 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    17.3 mi · 25 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  10. 10

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springboro 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
163 mi · 79%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
East Central Avenue
17.3 mi · 8%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 38m from Springboro
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springboro 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 Springboro to Akron?

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Springboro and 102.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springboro and Akron. Straight-line distance: 177.77 mi (286.1 km).

Springboro

#1 Springboro

City in the state of Ohio, United States

Population19,235
Coordinates39.5522800, -84.2332700
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Factory Road (-84.233273, 39.552253)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.45 L · about $26.86
Round trip
$53.72
14.5 gal · 54.9 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.86 $53.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.75 $61.51
Premium $4.79 $34.73 $69.46
Diesel $4.30 $31.20 $62.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springboro and Akron. The current time is 22:46:03.

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.