How far is Cleveland, OH from Canal Fulton, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Canal Fulton, OH is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.83 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.43 mi
68.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.43 mi
Kilometers
68.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.37 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canal Fulton
Sat, May 16, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 16, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-16T21:26
Arrive Canal Fulton
Sat, May 16, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Bath
OH

Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States

From Cleveland
23.4 mi
00h 29m
To Canal Fulton
23.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Canal Fulton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Canal Fulton.

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    17.8 mi · 21 min · State Route 21

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Arcadia Street Northwest

    80 m · 7 sec · Arcadia Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Cherton Street Northwest

    1283 ft · 35 sec · Cherton Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Cherry Street West

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Street West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Canal Fulton.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 56%
State Route 21
17.9 mi · 38%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Cherry Street West
0.78 mi · 2%
Orange Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
Cherton Street Northwest
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

26 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 29m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Canal Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Canal Fulton?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Cleveland and 23.4 miles from Canal Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Canal Fulton.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

95 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Canal Fulton. Straight-line distance: 42.43 mi (68.29 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Canal Fulton

#2 Canal Fulton

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population5,399
Coordinates40.8897800, -81.5976200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Canal Fulton (-81.59762, 40.88978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.79 $7.90 $15.81
Diesel $4.30 $7.10 $14.20

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Canal Fulton. The current time is 21:26:04.

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.