How far is North Canton, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from North Canton, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
21.04 mi
00h 25m
Flight
18.34 mi
29.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.04 mi
Kilometers
33.86 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in North Canton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Canton
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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

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
Portage Lakes
OH

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

From North Canton
10.5 mi
00h 12m
To Cuyahoga Falls
10.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Canton and Cuyahoga Falls.

  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

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
18.8 mi · 89%
Portage Street Northwest
1.56 mi · 7%
Broad Boulevard
0.5 mi · 2%
West Maple Street
0.07 mi
Ream Street Northwest
0.04 mi
Charlotte Street Northwest
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

18.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage Lakes
00h 12m from North Canton
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Canton and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Canton to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from North Canton and 10.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Canton and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.51 km).

North Canton

#1 North Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population17,121
Coordinates40.8758900, -81.4023400
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Cuyahoga Falls

#2 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: West Maple Street (-81.402345, 40.875873)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.14 $6.28
Premium $4.79 $3.54 $7.09
Diesel $4.30 $3.18 $6.37

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 North Canton and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 08:00:30.

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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.