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

The driving distance from North Canton, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
236.5 mi
03h 51m
Flight
195.55 mi
314.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.55 mi
Kilometers
314.71 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.5 mi
Kilometers
380.61 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in North Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Canton
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Canton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From North Canton
118.7 mi
01h 55m
To Hamilton
117.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 277 West, US 224 West: Barberton, Cleveland

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
185 mi · 78%
I 277 West
21.6 mi · 9%
I 77 North
11.1 mi · 5%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 55m from North Canton
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from North Canton and 117.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Canton and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 195.55 mi (314.71 km).

North Canton

#1 North Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

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

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Maple Street (-81.402345, 40.875873)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.59 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.87
16.7 gal · 63.18 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.94 $61.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.42 $70.84
Premium $4.79 $40.00 $79.99
Diesel $4.30 $35.94 $71.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Canton and Hamilton. The current time is 23:00:32.

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.