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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.5 mi
01h 07m
Flight
52 mi
83.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52 mi
Kilometers
83.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.81 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sat, May 16, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Sat, May 16, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-05-16T20:33
Arrive Lakewood
Sat, May 16, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Fairlawn
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Canton
32.6 mi
00h 33m
To Lakewood
31.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest

    56 m · 6 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest

    152 m · 16 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Avenue Southwest

    83 m · 15 sec · High Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tuscarawas Street West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 West: Toledo

    2562 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Troy Lee James Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard

    68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warren Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
55.6 mi · 86%
Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 7%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.8 mi · 3%
Warren Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Tuscarawas Street West
0.79 mi · 1%
I 490 West
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlawn
00h 33m from Canton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

49 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

49 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.69 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population12,470
Coordinates40.7989500, -81.3784500
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Kinley Avenue Southwest (-81.378405, 40.798941)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Lakewood. The current time is 20:33:48.

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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.