How far is Dublin, OH from Canton, OH?

The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Canton, OH is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
123.9 mi
02h 28m
Flight
103.27 mi
166.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.27 mi
Kilometers
166.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.4 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Dublin
61.9 mi
01h 14m
To Canton
62 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Canton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Canton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    39 m · 9 sec · Mill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    1393 ft · 45 sec · West Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Dublin Granville Road

    52 m · 6 sec · West Dublin Granville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dublin Center Drive

    1261 ft · 37 sec · Dublin Center Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue

    764 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sawmill Road

    1894 ft · 44 sec · Sawmill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland

    2686 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    3098 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster

    2770 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster

    650 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Avenue, Navarre Road

    726 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Harrison Avenue North, Navarre Road

    688 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tuscarawas Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto McKinley Avenue Southwest

    27 m · 2 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Canton.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
57.8 mi · 47%
US 30 East
55.6 mi · 45%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
4.91 mi · 4%
Harrison Avenue Southwest
1.07 mi · 1%
Tuscarawas Street West
1.03 mi · 1%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

57.2 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 14m from Dublin
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin and Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Canton?

The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Dublin and 62 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Sunny near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Canton. Straight-line distance: 103.27 mi (166.2 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population12,470
Coordinates40.7989500, -81.3784500
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Dublin (-83.11408, 40.09923)
End: Canton (-81.37845, 40.79895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $16.19
Round trip
$32.38
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.19 $32.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.54 $37.08
Premium $4.79 $20.93 $41.86
Diesel $4.30 $18.81 $37.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Canton. The current time is 05:42:18.

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.