How far is Akron, OH from North Canton, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to North Canton, OH is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and North Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and North 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 · 1 min · 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
14.2 mi · 17 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage Street
1894 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Portage Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · Portage Street Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Charlotte Street Northwest
24 m · 2 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Charlotte Street Northwest
1347 ft · 33 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1122 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
11 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and North 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
14.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to North Canton?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Akron and 8.9 miles from North Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Green
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 Green.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and North Canton. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.87 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Canton
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 17,121 |
| Coordinates | 40.8758900, -81.4023400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Canton (-81.40234, 40.87589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
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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