How far is North Canton, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from North Canton, OH to Columbus, OH is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Canton and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Canton and Columbus.
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Start on West Maple Street
119 m · 13 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn right onto Ream Street Northwest
70 m · 12 sec · Ream Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Portage Street Northwest
1454 ft · 40 sec · Portage Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlotte Street Northwest
38 m · 7 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Portage Street Northwest
1.3 mi · 2 min · Portage Street Northwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North: Akron
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 277 West, US 224 West: Barberton, Cleveland
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Canton and Columbus.
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 South
Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Canton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Canton to Columbus?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from North Canton and 68 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Canton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Canton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 105.1 mi (169.14 km).
#1 North Canton
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 17,121 |
| Coordinates | 40.8758900, -81.4023400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.40 | $40.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
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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