Akron to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.4 miles 472.2 km · straight line
366.8 miles estimated 590.3 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Akron from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Akron to Wilkes-Barre is 293.4 miles (472.2 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located E of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.8 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Wilkes-Barre. 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 Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Wilkes-Barre
41.25°N, 75.88°W
America/New_York
163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients