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

The driving distance from North Canton, OH to Springfield, OH is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
182.56 mi
02h 53m
Flight
142.67 mi
229.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.67 mi
Kilometers
229.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.56 mi
Kilometers
293.8 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in North Canton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Canton
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From North Canton
87.3 mi
01h 26m
To Springfield
95.3 mi
01h 26m

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
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.2 mi · 43%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 17%
I 277 West
21.6 mi · 12%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 10%
I 77 North
11.1 mi · 6%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

78 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 26m from North Canton
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Canton and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from North Canton and 95.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Canton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 142.67 mi (229.6 km).

North Canton

#1 North Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

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

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: West Maple Street (-81.402345, 40.875873)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.39 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.88 gal · 48.78 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.32 $54.64
Premium $4.79 $30.85 $61.70
Diesel $4.30 $27.72 $55.44

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 Springfield. The current time is 06:28:36.

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.