How far is Lakewood, OH from North Canton, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to North Canton, OH is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
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.
Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and North Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and North Canton.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
132 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.6 mi · 17 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 Lakewood 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.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to North Canton?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Lakewood and 30 miles from North Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near North Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Bath
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 Bath.
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and North Canton. Straight-line distance: 46.66 mi (75.1 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
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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