Akron to Buffalo Grove: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.7 miles 548.3 km · straight line
408.9 miles estimated 658 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Akron from Buffalo Grove?

The distance from Akron to Buffalo Grove is 340.7 miles (548.3 km) as the crow flies. Buffalo Grove is located WNW of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 408.9 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Buffalo Grove

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients