How far is West Milton, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from West Milton, OH to Akron, OH is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
205.11 mi
03h 15m
Flight
166.55 mi
268.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.55 mi
Kilometers
268.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.11 mi
Kilometers
330.1 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in West Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Milton
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Milton
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 Milton
101.6 mi
01h 37m
To Akron
103.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Milton and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hamilton Street

    15 m · 4 sec · West Hamilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Miami Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Miami Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbus

    917 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milton 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 49%
I 70 East
66.8 mi · 33%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
North Main Street
4.91 mi · 2%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
South Miami Street
2.98 mi · 1%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 37m from West Milton
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Milton and 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 Milton to Akron?

The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 101.6 miles from West Milton and 103.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.82 one way or $53.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Milton and 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 Milton and Akron. Straight-line distance: 166.55 mi (268.03 km).

West Milton

#1 West Milton

City in Ohio

Population4,853
Coordinates39.9625500, -84.3280000
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hamilton Street (-84.327963, 39.962452)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.4 L · about $26.82
Round trip
$53.65
14.48 gal · 54.8 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.82 $53.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.71 $61.42
Premium $4.79 $34.68 $69.36
Diesel $4.30 $31.16 $62.32

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 West Milton and Akron. The current time is 23:49:35.

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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.