How far is Staunton, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Staunton, OH to Akron, OH is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.35 mi
02h 52m
Flight
151.76 mi
244.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.76 mi
Kilometers
244.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.35 mi
Kilometers
274.15 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Staunton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staunton
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Staunton
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Staunton
85 mi
01h 26m
To Akron
85.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leesburg Avenue

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Columbus Street

    9 mi · 13 min · West Columbus Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    2543 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  14. 14

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 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 Staunton 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
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
102 mi · 60%
I 76
18.3 mi · 11%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 7%
South Freeway
11.4 mi · 7%
West Columbus Street
8.99 mi · 5%
Leesburg Avenue
4.92 mi · 3%
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 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 26m from Staunton
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Staunton 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 Staunton to Akron?

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Staunton and 85.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Staunton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staunton and Akron. Straight-line distance: 151.76 mi (244.24 km).

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#1 Staunton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,003
Coordinates39.4753400, -83.4832500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg Avenue (-83.483307, 39.475413)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.75 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.53
12.02 gal · 45.5 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.27 $44.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.49 $50.99
Premium $4.79 $28.79 $57.58
Diesel $4.30 $25.87 $51.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Staunton and Akron. The current time is 22:13:29.

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.