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

The driving distance from North Canton, OH to Akron, OH is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.19 mi
00h 24m
Flight
15.45 mi
24.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.19 mi
Kilometers
29.27 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in North Canton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Canton
2026-04-17T04:29
Arrive Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Canton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Green
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From North Canton
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Akron
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Maple Street

    119 m · 13 sec · West Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ream Street Northwest

    70 m · 12 sec · Ream Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Portage Street Northwest

    1454 ft · 40 sec · Portage Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlotte Street Northwest

    38 m · 7 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Portage Street Northwest

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Portage Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 North: Akron

    2680 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
14.5 mi · 80%
Portage Street Northwest
1.56 mi · 9%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 2%
South Forge Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Carroll Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

14 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green
00h 12m from North Canton
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North Canton and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Canton to Akron?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from North Canton and 9.3 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Canton and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Green

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

33 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

65 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Canton and Akron. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.87 km).

North Canton

#1 North Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population17,121
Coordinates40.8758900, -81.4023400
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Maple Street (-81.402345, 40.875873)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.79 $3.07 $6.13
Diesel $4.30 $2.75 $5.51

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Canton and Akron. The current time is 04:29:40.

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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.