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

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to South Canal, OH is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
56.37 mi
01h 12m
Flight
42.98 mi
69.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.98 mi
Kilometers
69.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.37 mi
Kilometers
90.72 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From Cleveland
28.1 mi
00h 36m
To South Canal
28.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    2435 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1838 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    21.5 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5

    2003 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    587 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    867 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Route 534

    140 m · 9 sec · State Route 534

  24. 24

    Continue on Miller Avenue

    883 ft · 18 sec · Miller Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Ridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    671 ft · 17 sec · West Broad Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Canal Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Niles Avenue

    903 ft · 40 sec · Niles Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niles Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
21.5 mi · 38%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.4 mi · 24%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.19 mi · 15%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 9%
SR 5
1.74 mi · 3%
I 480 East
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

21.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 36m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Cleveland and 28.2 miles from South Canal.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and South Canal. Straight-line distance: 42.98 mi (69.17 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
South Canal

#2 South Canal

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,100
Coordinates41.1772800, -80.9867600
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: South Canal (-80.98676, 41.17728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.75
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.37 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.44 $16.88
Premium $4.79 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $4.30 $8.56 $17.13

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 Cleveland and South Canal. The current time is 00:29:02.

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.