How far is Weston, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Weston, OH to Akron, OH is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
146.44 mi
02h 29m
Flight
119.79 mi
192.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.79 mi
Kilometers
192.79 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.68 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weston
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weston
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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Weston
72.2 mi
01h 14m
To Akron
74.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Weston and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1114 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylor Street

    2439 ft · 59 sec · Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sand Ridge Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Sand Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    27.9 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway

    31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weston 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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
88.3 mi · 60%
Akron Expressway
12 mi · 8%
Sand Ridge Road
5.15 mi · 4%
Bypass Highway
4.08 mi · 3%
SR 53 North
3.01 mi · 2%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
119.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
01h 14m from Weston
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Weston 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 Weston to Akron?

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Weston and 74.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Akron. Straight-line distance: 119.79 mi (192.79 km).

Weston

#1 Weston

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,657
Coordinates41.3447700, -83.7971600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.797031, 41.344819)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.15
Round trip
$38.31
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.15 $38.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.93 $43.86
Premium $4.79 $24.76 $49.53
Diesel $4.30 $22.25 $44.50

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 Weston and Akron. The current time is 02:20:09.

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.