Akron to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.4 miles 526.9 km · straight line
392.9 miles estimated 632.3 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Akron from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Akron to Wilmington, Delaware is 327.4 miles (526.9 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located ESE of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.9 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Wilmington, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients