How far is Columbus, OH from Canton, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Canton, OH is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Canton.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
2770 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
650 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
55.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Avenue, Navarre Road
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Harrison Avenue North, Navarre Road
688 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Tuscarawas Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West
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Turn right onto McKinley Avenue Southwest
27 m · 2 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Canton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Canton?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Columbus and 63.9 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Canton. Straight-line distance: 103.07 mi (165.87 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.7989500, -81.3784500 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-81.37845, 40.79895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $3.71 | $16.67 | $33.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.56 | $43.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
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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