Road trip from Akron to Columbus
All Category
Concerts & Shows
Nature & Parks
Sights & Landmarks
Museums
Outdoor Activities
Food & Drink
Fun & Games
Show more (3+)
All Category
Concerts & Shows
Nature & Parks
Sights & Landmarks
Museums
Outdoor Activities
Food & Drink
Fun & Games
Nightlife
Shopping
Reset
Show less
ITINERARY
2h 22m123 miles38 stops
1
The Peanut Shoppe
2
Lock 3
3
Barley House
4
Akron-Summit County Public Library
5
Glendale Cemetery
6
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
7
Akron Zoo
8
The Bomb Shelter
9
Dr. Bob's Home
10
Eighty-Three Brewery
11
Main St Saloon
12
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open for tours Tues.-Sun from April 1 - Dec. 30; it is closed on Mondays. The historic estate includes a 64,500 sq. ft. Manor House, historic gardens and grounds. Hours change the day after Thanksgiving through 12/30 for the holiday event, DECK THE HALL. Visit stanhywet.org for complete info. Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It was named Stan Hywet, Old English for stone quarry, after the property’s most prominent natural feature. The 65-room Manor House is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, and the sixth largest home open to the public. The Gate Lodge at the entrance to the estate has its own historic significance. In 1935, two admitted alcoholics met there and talked long into the night, when the principles that still serve as the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous were identified.
13
Overlook Area
14
All American Axe Throwing
All American Axe Throwing is one of the first & best axe throwing arenas in Northeast Ohio! Come on out to either our Akron or Canton locations and have a great time throwing axes with your friends. Learn from our axe masters, drink at our bar (it's a lot safer than it sounds,) and have a blast! You'll want to keep coming back over and over again. Perfect for dates, parties, business gatherings, and more!
15
Akrona Galleries
Welcome to AKRONA Galleries: one of Ohio's most unique art galleries. Serving the Greater Akron Area and abroad; offering custom framing, sculpture, original paintings, blown glass, jewelry & fine art reproductions. With an extensive body of artworks by varying selections of artists—a mixture internationally recognized as well as locally established— we involve ourselves in bringing a knowledge and understanding of art to the community. Since 1990, Akrona Galleries has been providing exceptional art related service and insight; heavily involved in the genesis, appraisal, and curation of both personal and corporate art collections; designing and framing artworks for entire commercial spaces as well as your home. Visit us in store or on our website to learn about upcoming events and gallery rental options, as well as discover everything our gallery has to offer to you and our community. We also have art classes for both adults and children.
16
Red Fox Bar & Grill
17
Blimp City Bike and Hike
Independent bike shop renting, selling, servicing bikes on the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath. We are close to the Cuyahoga National Park.
18
Firestone Country Club
19
Locked In at the Lakes
20
Lake Anna Park
21
Red Horse Winery
Red Horse Winery produces Award Winning Wines from California and local grapes that will appeal to anyone's taste buds !!
22
Blue Sky Drive-In Theater
23
Crafted Cocktail Co.
Crafted Cocktail Co is a Speakeasy style cocktail bar with a classic ambiance in Wadsworth, Ohio that makes cutting edge, handcrafted cocktails with from scratch ingredients. Our mission: To deliver exquisite and artistically crafted drinks. That the cocktails we artistically mix meet the highest standards of quality, freshness, and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of the cocktail industry. To consistently provide our customers with impeccable service by demonstrating warmth, graciousness, efficiency, knowledge, professionalism and integrity in our service and product. To have every patron who comes through our doors leave impressed by Crafted Cocktail Co. and excited to return with friends and acquaintances, To create and maintain a classic cocktail lounge atmosphere that is comprehensive and exceptional in its attention to every detail of operation. To continually refine our concept by keeping it fresh, exciting, and on the cutting edge.
24
Grizzly Pedal Company
Grizzly Pedal Company party bike rentals in Wadsworth OH! Book the entire bike or reserve a seat or two on a scheduled public specialty tour. Up to 14 people can ride. (10 pedaling seats, 4 non-pedaling seats.) Book the entire bike or any number of seats online. Want a custom tour? We can do that! Contact us to let us know what you've got in mind and we'll put it together. Why have a pedal party? Celebrate an anniversary or birthday, have a girl's or guy's night out (BYOB 21+), team-building, youth groups, sports teams, church outing, fundraiser MORE!!! Find us online at https://grizzlypedalcompany.com , on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GrizzlyPedalBikeCompany or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/grizzlypedalcompany . #GrizzlyTime #PedalTime #partyonabike #pedalbike #partybike #wadsworth #wadsworthohio #cityofwadsworth #mainstreetwadsworth
25
Wadsworth Brewing Company
26
Kolony Bowl
27
Filia Cellars
28
Mohican Adventures
29
Snow Trails
30
Mansfield Fire Museum And Educational Center
31
Clary Gardens
32
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
The Sanctuary's living museum is home to over 30 different species of native songbirds and raptors, that due to an injury can no longer survive in the wild. These birds permanently reside at that Sanctuary as ambassadors for their species. All live bird displays are outside and wheelchair and stroller accessible. Parking is limited. Please do not park along the entrance drive or on Orweiler Road. An admission fee to enter the bird display area supports the care of our birds. $3/ child (under 2 years free) and $5/adult (16 years and over) $3 for military and individuals residing in assisted living centers. No entry or hiking the trails before or after open hours (Open: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12 noon-4pm)
33
The Ohio Railway Museum
Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway Museum is one of the oldest railroad museums in America. The museum began with the acquisition of Ohio Public Service Interurban Car #21, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is designed to educate through displays and demonstrations, the role and effect of the railroads in the life of the people and businesses of Ohio and the United States. The Ohio Railway Museum now operates on the former Columbus, Delaware and Marion railbed and right-of-way. The museum's collection includes a the last CD&M interurban parlor car #501, nicknamed "The Red Bird." Until the late 1970's the museum also operated the Norfolk & Western #578 Pacific-class steam locomotive. Today, we offer a glimpse of railroading's past through our exhibits, static equipment displays of electric traction and steam. We also offer rides on both our streetcars and our Pullman passenger car. Come visit us and explore a century of rail evolution!
34
Governor's Residence
35
Ohio Stadium
36
Chadwick Arboretum
37
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
38
The Nest Theatre
Customize this Trip
OVERVIEW
Akron to Columbus
1
Start:The Peanut Shoppe
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(75) review
203 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1301
2
Start:Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
3
Start:Barley House
Akron, Ohio·
3.0
(4) review
222 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1533
4
Start:Akron-Summit County Public Library
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(54) review
60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326-1000
5
Start:Glendale Cemetery
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(54) review
150 Glendale Ave, Akron, OH 44302-1914
6
Start:Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(73) review
437 Crouse St, Akron, OH 44311-1220
7
Start:Akron Zoo
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(832) review
500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307-2199
8
Start:The Bomb Shelter
Akron, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
923 Bank St, Akron, OH 44305-2370
9
Start:Dr. Bob's Home
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(54) review
855 Ardmore Ave, Akron, OH 44302-1240
10
Start:Eighty-Three Brewery
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(4) review
1201 E Market St Ste 110, Akron, OH 44305-4064
11
Start:Main St Saloon
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(6) review
1481 S Main St, Akron, OH 44301-1629
12
Start:Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(841) review
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open for tours Tues.-Sun from April 1 - Dec. 30; it is closed on Mondays. The historic estate includes a 64,500 sq. ft. Manor House, historic gardens and grounds. Hours change the day after Thanksgiving through 12/30 for the holiday event, DECK THE HALL. Visit stanhywet.org for complete info. Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It was named Stan Hywet, Old English for stone quarry, after the property’s most prominent natural feature. The 65-room Manor House is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, and the sixth largest home open to the public. The Gate Lodge at the entrance to the estate has its own historic significance. In 1935, two admitted alcoholics met there and talked long into the night, when the principles that still serve as the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous were identified.
13
Start:Overlook Area
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(7) review
354 Sackett Ave, Akron, OH 44313-4932
14
Start:All American Axe Throwing
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(7) review
All American Axe Throwing is one of the first & best axe throwing arenas in Northeast Ohio! Come on out to either our Akron or Canton locations and have a great time throwing axes with your friends. Learn from our axe masters, drink at our bar (it's a lot safer than it sounds,) and have a blast! You'll want to keep coming back over and over again. Perfect for dates, parties, business gatherings, and more!
15
Start:Akrona Galleries
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(4) review
Welcome to AKRONA Galleries: one of Ohio's most unique art galleries. Serving the Greater Akron Area and abroad; offering custom framing, sculpture, original paintings, blown glass, jewelry & fine art reproductions. With an extensive body of artworks by varying selections of artists—a mixture internationally recognized as well as locally established— we involve ourselves in bringing a knowledge and understanding of art to the community. Since 1990, Akrona Galleries has been providing exceptional art related service and insight; heavily involved in the genesis, appraisal, and curation of both personal and corporate art collections; designing and framing artworks for entire commercial spaces as well as your home. Visit us in store or on our website to learn about upcoming events and gallery rental options, as well as discover everything our gallery has to offer to you and our community. We also have art classes for both adults and children.
16
Start:Red Fox Bar & Grill
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.0
(5) review
1767 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223-1305
17
Start:Blimp City Bike and Hike
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(6) review
Independent bike shop renting, selling, servicing bikes on the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath. We are close to the Cuyahoga National Park.
18
Start:Firestone Country Club
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(72) review
452 E Warner Rd, Akron, OH 44319-1994
19
Start:Locked In at the Lakes
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(25) review
463 Portage Lakes Dr, Akron, OH 44319-2205
20
Start:Lake Anna Park
Barberton, Ohio·
4.5
(5) review
574 Lake Anna Court, Barberton, OH 44203
21
Start:Red Horse Winery
Barberton, Ohio·
4.0
(19) review
Red Horse Winery produces Award Winning Wines from California and local grapes that will appeal to anyone's taste buds !!
22
Start:Blue Sky Drive-In Theater
Wadsworth, Ohio·
4.5
(14) review
959 Broad St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-9406
23
Start:Crafted Cocktail Co.
Wadsworth, Ohio·
5.0
(120) review
Crafted Cocktail Co is a Speakeasy style cocktail bar with a classic ambiance in Wadsworth, Ohio that makes cutting edge, handcrafted cocktails with from scratch ingredients. Our mission: To deliver exquisite and artistically crafted drinks. That the cocktails we artistically mix meet the highest standards of quality, freshness, and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of the cocktail industry. To consistently provide our customers with impeccable service by demonstrating warmth, graciousness, efficiency, knowledge, professionalism and integrity in our service and product. To have every patron who comes through our doors leave impressed by Crafted Cocktail Co. and excited to return with friends and acquaintances, To create and maintain a classic cocktail lounge atmosphere that is comprehensive and exceptional in its attention to every detail of operation. To continually refine our concept by keeping it fresh, exciting, and on the cutting edge.
24
Start:Grizzly Pedal Company
Wadsworth, Ohio·
5.0
(1) review
Grizzly Pedal Company party bike rentals in Wadsworth OH! Book the entire bike or reserve a seat or two on a scheduled public specialty tour. Up to 14 people can ride. (10 pedaling seats, 4 non-pedaling seats.) Book the entire bike or any number of seats online. Want a custom tour? We can do that! Contact us to let us know what you've got in mind and we'll put it together. Why have a pedal party? Celebrate an anniversary or birthday, have a girl's or guy's night out (BYOB 21+), team-building, youth groups, sports teams, church outing, fundraiser MORE!!! Find us online at https://grizzlypedalcompany.com , on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GrizzlyPedalBikeCompany or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/grizzlypedalcompany . #GrizzlyTime #PedalTime #partyonabike #pedalbike #partybike #wadsworth #wadsworthohio #cityofwadsworth #mainstreetwadsworth
25
Start:Wadsworth Brewing Company
Wadsworth, Ohio·
4.5
(21) review
126 Main St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-1432
26
Start:Kolony Bowl
Wadsworth, Ohio·
5.0
(2) review
456 College St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-1180
27
Start:Filia Cellars
Wadsworth, Ohio·
4.5
(35) review
3059 Greenwich Rd, Wadsworth, OH 44281-9516
28
Start:Mohican Adventures
Loudonville, Ohio·
4.0
(98) review
State Route 3 South, Loudonville, OH 44842
29
Start:Snow Trails
Mansfield, Ohio·
4.5
(90) review
3100 Possum Run Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903-7524
30
Start:Mansfield Fire Museum And Educational Center
Mansfield, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
1265 W 4th St, Mansfield, OH 44906-1827
31
Start:Clary Gardens
Coshocton, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
588 W Chestnut St, Coshocton, OH 43812-1010
32
Start:Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Mansfield, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
The Sanctuary's living museum is home to over 30 different species of native songbirds and raptors, that due to an injury can no longer survive in the wild. These birds permanently reside at that Sanctuary as ambassadors for their species. All live bird displays are outside and wheelchair and stroller accessible. Parking is limited. Please do not park along the entrance drive or on Orweiler Road. An admission fee to enter the bird display area supports the care of our birds. $3/ child (under 2 years free) and $5/adult (16 years and over) $3 for military and individuals residing in assisted living centers. No entry or hiking the trails before or after open hours (Open: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12 noon-4pm)
33
Start:The Ohio Railway Museum
Worthington, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway Museum is one of the oldest railroad museums in America. The museum began with the acquisition of Ohio Public Service Interurban Car #21, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is designed to educate through displays and demonstrations, the role and effect of the railroads in the life of the people and businesses of Ohio and the United States. The Ohio Railway Museum now operates on the former Columbus, Delaware and Marion railbed and right-of-way. The museum's collection includes a the last CD&M interurban parlor car #501, nicknamed "The Red Bird." Until the late 1970's the museum also operated the Norfolk & Western #578 Pacific-class steam locomotive. Today, we offer a glimpse of railroading's past through our exhibits, static equipment displays of electric traction and steam. We also offer rides on both our streetcars and our Pullman passenger car. Come visit us and explore a century of rail evolution!
34
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
35
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
36
Start:Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
37
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
38
Start:The Nest Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
15 W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215-5189
CHECKLIST
GPS device or app
Download Offline Map
Car charger and portable battery
Water bottles and snacks
Travel pillow and blanket
Sunglasses and sunscreen
First-aid kit
Trash bags
Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
Driver’s license and vehicle registration
Cash and cards
Camera or smartphone
Unlock Effortless Travel Planning
Create your dream trip in minutes by this prompt. Try now!
EXPLORE MORE
Discover Exciting Road Trip Inspirations
Akron to New York
443 miles
8h 34m
43 stops
Fun & GamesOutdoor ActivitiesNightlifeOtherConcerts & Shows
Akron to Poughkeepsie
461 miles
8h 44m
32 stops
Fun & GamesSights & LandmarksToursMuseumsNature & Parks
Akron to Santa Clarita
2,362 miles
41h 47m
51 stops
Traveler ResourcesSights & LandmarksMuseumsNature & ParksFun & Games
Akron to Pensacola
945 miles
17h 46m
28 stops
Outdoor ActivitiesNature & ParksMuseumsSights & LandmarksZoos & Aquariums
Akron to Waterbury
511 miles
9h 40m
35 stops
Fun & GamesSights & LandmarksMuseumsToursFood & Drink
Akron to Kalamazoo
281 miles
5h 16m
47 stops
Fun & GamesShoppingOutdoor ActivitiesSights & LandmarksNature & Parks
EXPLORE OTHER
Check Out Different Road Trip Options
Scranton to Green Bay
901 miles
16h 45m
20 stops
Sights & LandmarksFood & DrinkFun & GamesMuseumsOther
Memphis to Wilmington
796 miles
14h 50m
22 stops
MuseumsSights & LandmarksShoppingNightlifeNature & Parks
Buffalo to Sioux Falls
1,116 miles
20h 51m
19 stops
Sights & LandmarksMuseumsOtherFood & DrinkCasinos & Gambling
Buffalo to Worcester
415 miles
8h 8m
40 stops
Food & DrinkSights & LandmarksTraveler ResourcesNightlifeFun & Games
Tucson to Victorville
481 miles
8h 37m
24 stops
Outdoor ActivitiesSights & LandmarksMuseumsNightlifeSpas & Wellness
Atlanta to Oakland
2,459 miles
43h 22m
32 stops
MuseumsSights & LandmarksNature & ParksShoppingTours
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Akron and Columbus?
The distance is 123 miles
What's the travel time between Akron and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 22m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Akron and Columbus?
Some popular stops include
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Columbus?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Columbus
What’s the weather like in Columbus?
The weather in Columbus is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
Weather in Columbus in January
Weather in Columbus in February
Weather in Columbus in March
Weather in Columbus in April
Weather in Columbus in May
Weather in Columbus in June
Weather in Columbus in July
Weather in Columbus in August
Weather in Columbus in September
Weather in Columbus in October
Weather in Columbus in November
Weather in Columbus in December
Interested in a detailed plan for your time in Columbus?
Plan your dream Columbus trip with our daily itineraries featuring must-see attractions! See them here!
A 1-day itinerary in Columbus
A 2-day itinerary in Columbus
A 3-day itinerary in Columbus
A 4-day itinerary in Columbus
A 5-day itinerary in Columbus
A 6-day itinerary in Columbus
Where else can I travel to if I'm starting my trip in Akron?
We have a lot of great trip options for Akron! See the links below for all the itineraries we created for you