Day trip from Detroit to Akron
Akron lies 188 km (117 mi) south-east of Detroit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 188 km (117 mi) apart, Akron is a realistic day trip from Detroit: about 3 h 4 min each way by road.
| Detroit | Akron | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 645,705 | 197,542 |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 48201–48288 | 44301–44398 |
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Staying in Akron
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Common questions
How far is Akron from Detroit?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Detroit; by road roughly 229 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Akron by road?
About 3 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Detroit and Akron?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.