How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from North Canton, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to North Canton, OH is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and North Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and North 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
18.6 mi · 23 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage Street
1894 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Portage Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · Portage Street Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Charlotte Street Northwest
24 m · 2 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Charlotte Street Northwest
1347 ft · 33 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1122 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
11 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and North 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
18.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls to North Canton?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 10.6 miles from North Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near North Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes
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 Portage Lakes.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and North Canton. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.51 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 North Canton
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 17,121 |
| Coordinates | 40.8758900, -81.4023400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Canton (-81.40234, 40.87589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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