How far is Whitehouse, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Whitehouse, OH to Akron, OH is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.24 mi
02h 22m
Flight
122.39 mi
196.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.39 mi
Kilometers
196.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.24 mi
Kilometers
236.96 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehouse
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehouse
2026-04-19T06:17
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehouse
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 Whitehouse
72.8 mi
01h 11m
To Akron
74.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maumee Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Maumee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Providence Street

    921 ft · 26 sec · Providence Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waterville Swanton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waterville Swanton Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waterville Swanton Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Waterville Swanton Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Waterville Swanton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterville Swanton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Waterville-Swanton Road

    137 m · 16 sec · Waterville-Swanton Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 24 East: Toledo

    1384 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

    2702 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90

    2593 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

    2594 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    2448 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehouse 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
115 mi · 78%
Akron Expressway
12 mi · 8%
US 24 East
4.58 mi · 3%
I 475 South
3.95 mi · 3%
I 75 North
2.75 mi · 2%
Waterville Swanton Road
2.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

77 mi · 01h 22m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
01h 11m from Whitehouse
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse to Akron?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 72.8 miles from Whitehouse and 74.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Whitehouse and Chance Rain Showers 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 Whitehouse and Akron. Straight-line distance: 122.39 mi (196.96 km).

Whitehouse

#1 Whitehouse

City in Ohio, the United States of America

Population4,932
Coordinates41.5189400, -83.8038300
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Maumee Street (-83.803871, 41.519006)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.53
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.27 $38.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.79 $24.91 $49.82
Diesel $4.30 $22.38 $44.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehouse and Akron. The current time is 06:17:02.

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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.