Akron to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1262.6 miles 2031.9 km · straight line
1515.1 miles estimated 2438.3 km · driving distance
30h 29min estimated drive time
$146 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Akron to Rocky Mountain is 1262.6 miles (2031.9 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1515.1 miles, taking about 30h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 29min $146 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 35min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~39h 38min $182–$530* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 421 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients