How far is Tiffin, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Tiffin, OH to Akron, OH is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.75 mi
01h 55m
Flight
86.41 mi
139.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.41 mi
Kilometers
139.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.75 mi
Kilometers
152.49 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Tiffin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tiffin
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tiffin
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
Ruggles
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Tiffin
47.3 mi
00h 57m
To Akron
47.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    118 m · 12 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    27.2 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tiffin and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
29.2 mi · 31%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 2%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 2%
I 76 East
1.24 mi · 1%
West Bowery Street
0.23 mi
West Center Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

60 mi · 01h 21m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruggles
00h 57m from Tiffin
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tiffin and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Ruggles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Tiffin and 47.4 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tiffin and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Ruggles

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

45 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

53 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
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Cleveland Lakefront station

78 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

110 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tiffin and Akron. Straight-line distance: 86.41 mi (139.06 km).

Tiffin

#1 Tiffin

City in and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, United States

Population17,359
Coordinates41.1145000, -83.1779700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-83.177962, 41.114452)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.75
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.37 $24.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.17 $28.34
Premium $4.79 $16.00 $32.00
Diesel $4.30 $14.38 $28.75

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 Tiffin and Akron. The current time is 00:39:32.

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.