Akron to Aspen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1338 miles 2153.3 km · straight line
1605.6 miles estimated 2584 km · driving distance
32h 18min estimated drive time
$155 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Aspen?

The distance from Akron to Aspen is 1338 miles (2153.3 km) as the crow flies. Aspen is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1605.6 miles, taking about 32h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Aspen in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Aspen. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Aspen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 18min $155 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 46min $128–$241* Budget
Train ~41h 59min $193–$562* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Aspen

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 446 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients