How far is Canton, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Canton, OH to Middletown, OH is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.9 mi
03h 40m
Flight
182.47 mi
293.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.47 mi
Kilometers
293.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.9 mi
Kilometers
353.9 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-18T15:40
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Canton
110.4 mi
01h 50m
To Middletown
109.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest

    137 m · 14 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest

    1555 ft · 47 sec · 3rd Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Middletown.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.1 mi · 31%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 25%
US 30 West
35.3 mi · 16%
SR 4
27 mi · 12%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 10%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
182.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 50m from Canton
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Canton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canton to Middletown?

The road trip is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Canton and 109.5 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.75 one way or $57.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Canton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 182.47 mi (293.65 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

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

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Kinley Avenue Southwest (-81.378405, 40.798941)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.37 L · about $28.75
Round trip
$57.50
15.52 gal · 58.74 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.75 $57.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.92 $65.84
Premium $4.79 $37.17 $74.34
Diesel $4.30 $33.40 $66.80

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Middletown. The current time is 15:40:58.

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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.