How far is Cincinnati, OH from North Canton, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to North Canton, OH is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.3 mi
04h 45m
Flight
204.26 mi
328.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.26 mi
Kilometers
328.72 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.3 mi
Kilometers
393.17 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Canton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive North Canton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Cincinnati
122 mi
02h 23m
To North Canton
122.2 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and North Canton.

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Canton

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage Street

    1894 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Portage Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Portage Street Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Charlotte Street Northwest

    24 m · 2 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Charlotte Street Northwest

    1347 ft · 33 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1122 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
171 mi · 70%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 12%
I 76
21.9 mi · 9%
I 77 South
11.2 mi · 5%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Portage Street Northwest
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
204.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 23m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near North Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to North Canton?

The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Cincinnati and 122.2 miles from North Canton.

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

The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near North Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and North Canton. Straight-line distance: 204.26 mi (328.72 km).

Cincinnati

#1 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
North Canton

#2 North Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population17,121
Coordinates40.8758900, -81.4023400
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: North Canton (-81.40234, 40.87589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.63 L · about $31.94
Round trip
$63.87
17.24 gal · 65.26 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.94 $63.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.57 $73.13
Premium $4.79 $41.29 $82.58
Diesel $4.30 $37.10 $74.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and North Canton. The current time is 07:51:29.

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.