How far is Union City, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Union City, OH to Akron, OH is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Akron.
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Start on East Elm Street
71 m · 6 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn left onto North State Line Street
655 ft · 22 sec · North State Line Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11.3 mi · 17 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Wayne Street
630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Sweitzer Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street
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Continue on Dayton Road
17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike
5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City 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 Union City to Akron?
The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Union City and 117.7 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.79 one way or $61.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverlea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Akron. Straight-line distance: 182.74 mi (294.09 km).
#1 Union City
Village in the United States
| Population | 6,843 |
| Coordinates | 40.1994911, -84.8052397 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.80 | $79.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.77 | $71.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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