How far is South Canal, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
58.59 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.98 mi
69.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.98 mi
Kilometers
69.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.59 mi
Kilometers
94.29 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Canal
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Canal
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
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From South Canal
28.4 mi
00h 32m
To Cleveland
30.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Canal and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Canal and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Niles Avenue

    903 ft · 42 sec · Niles Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · West Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Miller Avenue

    883 ft · 18 sec · Miller Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 534

    140 m · 9 sec · State Route 534

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    721 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2433 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    2927 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland

    143 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Canal and Cleveland.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
21.7 mi · 37%
I 480 West
11.4 mi · 19%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.21 mi · 14%
Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 10%
Outerbelt East Freeway
2.41 mi · 4%
State Route 534
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

21.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 32m from South Canal
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Canal and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Canal to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from South Canal and 30.2 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:22 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 South Canal and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Canal and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 42.98 mi (69.17 km).

South Canal

#1 South Canal

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,100
Coordinates41.1772800, -80.9867600
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles Avenue (-80.98676, 41.178144)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Canal and Cleveland. The current time is 23:09:02.

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.