How far is Xenia, OH from Akron, OH?

Fastest route

The distance between Xenia, OH and Akron, OH is 187 miles. It takes about 2 hours and 56 minutes to drive non-stop. The fastest route is via I-71 N. The halfway point is Marengo, OH.

Here are some other ways to get from Xenia to Akron:

  • By bus: The Greyhound bus takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes and costs around $30.
  • By train: The Amtrak train takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes and costs around $40.
  • By plane: The closest airport to Xenia is the Dayton International Airport, which is about 30 miles away. Flights from Xenia to Akron typically take about 45 minutes and cost around $100.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.08 mi
02h 53m
Flight
159.39 mi
256.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.39 mi
Kilometers
256.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.08 mi
Kilometers
301.08 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Xenia
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Xenia
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Xenia
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
Marengo
OH

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

From Xenia
94 mi
01h 26m
To Akron
93.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Xenia and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    28 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Detroit Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Detroit Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    30 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2871 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.2 mi · 47 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 Xenia 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
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 54%
North Detroit Street
59.5 mi · 32%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.12 mi · 1%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 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 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
159.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 26m from Xenia
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Xenia 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 Xenia to Akron?

The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Xenia and 93.1 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Xenia and Akron. Straight-line distance: 159.39 mi (256.51 km).

Xenia

#1 Xenia

City in Ohio, USA

Population6,651
Coordinates39.6847800, -83.9296500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-83.92968, 39.684952)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.99 L · about $24.45
Round trip
$48.91
13.2 gal · 49.98 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.45 $48.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.00 $55.99
Premium $4.79 $31.61 $63.23
Diesel $4.30 $28.41 $56.81

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 Xenia and Akron. The current time is 03:15:38.

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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.