How far is Thornville, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Thornville, OH to Akron, OH is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
135.54 mi
02h 11m
Flight
94.58 mi
152.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.58 mi
Kilometers
152.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.54 mi
Kilometers
218.13 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, May 31, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Thornville
Sun, May 31, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornville
2026-05-31T06:27
Arrive Akron
Sun, May 31, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornville
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
Newcomerstown
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Thornville
67.3 mi
01h 05m
To Akron
68.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Columbus Street

    79 m · 13 sec · East Columbus Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1333 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Zion Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Zion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    82 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornville 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
82.6 mi · 61%
Zion Road
48.4 mi · 36%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi
Fountain Street
0.4 mi
North Main Street
0.25 mi
South Forge Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

82 mi · 01h 32m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcomerstown
01h 05m from Thornville
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thornville and Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thornville to Akron?

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Newcomerstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Thornville and 68.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thornville and Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Newcomerstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newcomerstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

Newcomerstown , OH
124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newcomerstown.

RAIL

Alliance

84 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornville and Akron. Straight-line distance: 94.58 mi (152.21 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Thornville

Village in the United States

Population1,007
Coordinates39.8964500, -82.4201500
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Columbus Street (-82.420157, 39.896365)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.42
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.71 $35.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.28 $40.55
Premium $4.79 $22.90 $45.79
Diesel $4.30 $20.57 $41.15

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornville and Akron. The current time is 06:27:45.

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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.