How far is West Carrollton City, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from West Carrollton City, OH to Akron, OH is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.49 mi
03h 12m
Flight
173.7 mi
279.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.7 mi
Kilometers
279.54 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.49 mi
Kilometers
325.87 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 30, 4:11 PM EDT
Return by in West Carrollton City
Thu, Apr 30, 7:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Carrollton City
2026-04-30T12:58
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 30, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Carrollton City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From West Carrollton City
101.2 mi
01h 36m
To Akron
101.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Carrollton City and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Carrollton City and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1466 ft · 27 sec · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Dixie Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1182 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  15. 15

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Carrollton City 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 49%
US 70 East
55 mi · 27%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
SR 4 North
10.8 mi · 5%
I 75 North
6.61 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
173.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 36m from West Carrollton City
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Carrollton City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Carrollton City to Akron?

The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from West Carrollton City and 101.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Carrollton City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Carrollton City and Akron. Straight-line distance: 173.7 mi (279.54 km).

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#1 West Carrollton City

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

Population13,297
Coordinates39.6722800, -84.2521600
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.25222, 39.672263)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.05 L · about $26.49
Round trip
$52.98
14.3 gal · 54.1 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.49 $52.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.33 $60.66
Premium $4.79 $34.25 $68.50
Diesel $4.30 $30.77 $61.55

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Carrollton City and Akron. The current time is 12:58:26.

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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.