How far is Williamsburg, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, OH to Akron, OH is about 220.6 miles (355 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
220.61 mi
03h 43m
Flight
193.81 mi
311.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.81 mi
Kilometers
311.91 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.61 mi
Kilometers
355.03 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Williamsburg
110.2 mi
01h 51m
To Akron
110.4 mi
01h 51m

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
8 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 Williamsburg and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tall Gate Road

    1255 ft · 25 sec · Tall Gate Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 133

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 133

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Glancy Marathon Road

  9. 9

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

    1634 ft · 34 sec · Cross Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Apple Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Apple Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue

    11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  20. 20

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
157 mi · 71%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 5%
Apple Street
8.93 mi · 4%
Xenia Avenue
4.64 mi · 2%
State Route 133
3.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
193.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 51m from Williamsburg
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg to Akron?

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Williamsburg and 110.4 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Williamsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Akron. Straight-line distance: 193.81 mi (311.91 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

Village in Ohio

Population3,424
Coordinates39.0542300, -84.0529900
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.053069, 39.054267)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.47 L · about $28.86
Round trip
$57.72
15.58 gal · 58.94 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.86 $57.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.05 $66.09
Premium $4.79 $37.31 $74.63
Diesel $4.30 $33.53 $67.06

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 Williamsburg and Akron. The current time is 21:19:31.

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.