How far is Canton, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Canton, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Lakewood.
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Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest
56 m · 6 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
152 m · 16 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Avenue Southwest
83 m · 15 sec · High Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street West
1.3 km · 1 min · Tuscarawas Street West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
132 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 West: Toledo
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Troy Lee James Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Keep slight left
32.6 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Canton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Canton and 31.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Canton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn
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 Fairlawn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.69 km).
#1 Canton
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.7989500, -81.3784500 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
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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