How far is Stony Prairie, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Stony Prairie, OH to Akron, OH is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.27 mi
01h 53m
Flight
87.06 mi
140.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.06 mi
Kilometers
140.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.27 mi
Kilometers
180.68 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Nov 11, 12:28 AM EST
Return by in Stony Prairie
Wed, Nov 11, 2:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stony Prairie
2026-11-10T22:35
Arrive Akron
Wed, Nov 11, 12:28 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stony Prairie
9:30 PM EST
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
Amherst
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Stony Prairie
55.2 mi
00h 56m
To Akron
57 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
61ยฐF
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Prairie and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    138 m ยท 38 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    98 m ยท 29 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    95 m ยท 25 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Terra Way

    2035 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Terra Way

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    5 m ยท 1 sec ยท Bypass Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    3.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Bypass Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island

    3 mi ยท 4 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m ยท 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft ยท 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    769 ft ยท 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    50.1 mi ยท 54 min ยท Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi ยท 10 min ยท Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi ยท 31 min ยท Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft ยท 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft ยท 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft ยท 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi ยท 15 min ยท Akron Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft ยท 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m ยท 10 sec ยท Goodkirk Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft ยท 19 sec ยท Goodkirk Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft ยท 47 sec ยท North Forge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Mill Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m ยท 3 sec ยท South Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft ยท 21 sec ยท South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m ยท 2 sec ยท West Bowery Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stony Prairie 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
88.3 mi ยท 79%
Akron Expressway
12 mi ยท 11%
Bypass Highway
3.23 mi ยท 3%
SR 53 North
3.01 mi ยท 3%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi ยท 1%
I 80
0.96 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

50.1 mi ยท 00h 54m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 56m from Stony Prairie
Leave By
2:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stony Prairie and Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stony Prairie to Akron?

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Stony Prairie and 57 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stony Prairie and Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

11 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

42 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stony Prairie and Akron. Straight-line distance: 87.06 mi (140.11 km).

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#1 Stony Prairie

Situated in north-central Ohio, this unincorporated community and census-designated place falls within the jurisdiction of Sandusky County.

Population0
Coordinates41.3514400, -83.1552000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.156182, 41.352291)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
15 L ยท about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.92 gal ยท 30 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $15.07 $30.14
Mid-grade $4.37 $17.30 $34.60
Premium $4.91 $19.43 $38.86
Diesel $6.29 $24.92 $49.83

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 ยท Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Stony Prairie and Akron. The current time is 22:35:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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