How far is Canal Fulton, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Canal Fulton, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.95 mi
00h 50m
Flight
42.43 mi
68.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.43 mi
Kilometers
68.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.95 mi
Kilometers
77.17 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, May 16, 9:24 PM EDT
Return by in Canal Fulton
Sat, May 16, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canal Fulton
2026-05-16T20:33
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, May 16, 9:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canal Fulton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bath
OH

Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States

From Canal Fulton
23.6 mi
00h 25m
To Cleveland
24.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canal Fulton and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canal Fulton and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherton Street Northwest

    1457 ft · 40 sec · Cherton Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    44.5 mi · 54 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    3167 ft · 2 min · Prospect Avenue East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    150 m · 21 sec · Ontario Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Roadway

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 26 sec · East Roadway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canal Fulton and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
44.5 mi · 93%
Cherry Street East
0.78 mi · 2%
Prospect Avenue East
0.6 mi · 1%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Cherton Street Northwest
0.28 mi · 1%
East 22nd Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

44.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 25m from Canal Fulton
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canal Fulton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canal Fulton to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Canal Fulton and 24.4 miles from Cleveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Canal Fulton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bath, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bath.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

95 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canal Fulton and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 42.43 mi (68.29 km).

Canal Fulton

#1 Canal Fulton

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population5,399
Coordinates40.8897800, -81.5976200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street East (-81.597587, 40.889751)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.17 $14.34
Premium $4.79 $8.10 $16.19
Diesel $4.30 $7.27 $14.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Canal Fulton and Cleveland. The current time is 20:33:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.