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

The driving distance from Canal Fulton, OH to Columbus, OH is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.18 mi
01h 57m
Flight
97.71 mi
157.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.71 mi
Kilometers
157.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.18 mi
Kilometers
193.41 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, May 16, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Canal Fulton
Sun, May 17, 12:28 AM 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 Columbus
Sat, May 16, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Canal Fulton
59.7 mi
00h 58m
To Columbus
60.5 mi
00h 58m

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
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street East

    31 m · 6 sec · Cherry Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Canal Street Northwest

    89 m · 11 sec · Canal Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street West

    1287 ft · 37 sec · Market Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milan Street North

    1 km · 2 min · Milan Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on Warwick Drive Northwest

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Warwick Drive Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Warwick Road

    759 ft · 21 sec · Warwick Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Canal Fulton Road Northwest

    1239 ft · 30 sec · Canal Fulton Road Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Warwick Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Warwick Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Akron Road

    984 ft · 24 sec · Akron Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Wadsworth Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Easton Road

    57 m · 4 sec · East Easton Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Easton Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · East Easton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2574 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Salem Road

    838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Congress Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Congress Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
87.6 mi · 73%
East Easton Road
15.4 mi · 13%
Warwick Road
6.34 mi · 5%
Congress Road
2.42 mi · 2%
Warwick Drive Northwest
2.17 mi · 2%
Wadsworth Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

87.6 mi · 01h 35m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 58m from Canal Fulton
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canal Fulton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Canal Fulton and 60.5 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.71 one way or $31.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Canal Fulton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canal Fulton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 97.71 mi (157.25 km).

Canal Fulton

#1 Canal Fulton

City in Stark County, Ohio

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

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street East (-81.597587, 40.889751)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $15.71
Round trip
$31.42
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.71 $31.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.99 $35.97
Premium $4.79 $20.31 $40.62
Diesel $4.30 $18.25 $36.50

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 Columbus. The current time is 20:33:34.

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.