How far is Canton, OH from Leipsic, OH?
The driving distance from Canton, OH to Leipsic, OH is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Leipsic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Leipsic.
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Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest
137 m · 14 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
1555 ft · 47 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
30 mi · 37 min · West Lincoln Way
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224, SR 15 West: Findlay, Ottawa
1620 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Trenton Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11.3 mi · 20 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Belmore Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Belmore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Belmore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Leipsic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Canton and Mostly Cloudy near Leipsic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Leipsic?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Galion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Canton and 78.6 miles from Leipsic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.18 one way or $42.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Canton and Mostly Cloudy near Leipsic.
Stop Ideas Near Galion
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 Galion.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Leipsic. Straight-line distance: 137.57 mi (221.39 km).
#1 Canton
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.7989500, -81.3784500 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leipsic
Town in Delaware
| Population | 2,016 |
| Coordinates | 41.0983800, -83.9846700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leipsic (-83.98467, 41.09838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $3.83 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $27.25 | $54.49 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $33.56 | $67.11 |
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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