How far is Middletown, OH from North Canton, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to North Canton, OH is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (296 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.52 mi
04h 25m
Flight
183.94 mi
296.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.94 mi
Kilometers
296.03 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.52 mi
Kilometers
372.6 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Canton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive North Canton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Middletown
115.6 mi
02h 12m
To North Canton
115.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and North Canton.

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clinton Street

    1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Canton

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage Street

    1894 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Portage Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Portage Street Northwest

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Charlotte Street Northwest

    24 m · 2 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Charlotte Street Northwest

    1347 ft · 33 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1122 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and North 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 43%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 22%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 11%
I 76
21.9 mi · 9%
I 77 South
11.2 mi · 5%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 12m from Middletown
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to North Canton?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Middletown and 115.9 miles from North Canton.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (296 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.27 one way or $60.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near North Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and North Canton. Straight-line distance: 183.94 mi (296.03 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
North Canton

#2 North Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population17,121
Coordinates40.8758900, -81.4023400
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: North Canton (-81.40234, 40.87589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $30.27
Round trip
$60.54
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.27 $60.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.66 $69.31
Premium $4.79 $39.13 $78.27
Diesel $4.30 $35.16 $70.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and North Canton. The current time is 06:23:45.

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.