How far is Akron, OH from Canton, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Canton, OH is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Canton.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Continue on South Forge Street
964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
2257 ft · 59 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
20.4 mi · 25 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
1456 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West
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Turn right onto McKinley Avenue Southwest
27 m · 2 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Canton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
20.4 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Canton?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Akron and 11.6 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Greensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Canton. Straight-line distance: 20.85 mi (33.56 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.7989500, -81.3784500 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-81.37845, 40.79895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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