How far is Dayton, OH from North Canton, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to North Canton, OH is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and North Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and North Canton.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 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
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Canton
1986 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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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 Dayton and North 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
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near North Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to North Canton?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Dayton and 103.3 miles from North Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near North Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and North Canton. Straight-line distance: 165.96 mi (267.09 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.92 | $61.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
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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