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

The driving distance from North Canton, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.63 mi
01h 03m
Flight
46.66 mi
75.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.66 mi
Kilometers
75.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.63 mi
Kilometers
94.36 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Mon, Jun 1, 3:08 PM EDT
Return by in North Canton
Mon, Jun 1, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Canton
2026-06-01T14:04
Arrive Lakewood
Mon, Jun 1, 3:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Canton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bath
OH

Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States

From North Canton
29.9 mi
00h 31m
To Lakewood
28.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 West: Toledo

    2562 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Troy Lee James Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard

    68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Warren Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
49.4 mi · 84%
Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 8%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.8 mi · 3%
Portage Street Northwest
1.56 mi · 3%
Warren Road
1.22 mi · 2%
I 490 West
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 31m from North Canton
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Canton and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from North Canton and 28.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Canton and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

95 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Canton and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 46.66 mi (75.1 km).

North Canton

#1 North Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

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

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West Maple Street (-81.402345, 40.875873)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.34
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.67 $15.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.79 $9.92 $19.83
Diesel $4.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Canton and Lakewood. The current time is 14:04:38.

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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.