How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Canton, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Canton, OH is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Canton.
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Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
797 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
1203 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
24.8 mi · 31 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
1456 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left 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 Cuyahoga Falls and Canton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls to Canton?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 13.2 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Canton. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.3 km).
#1 Cuyahoga Falls
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.1339400, -81.4845600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
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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