How far is Springfield, OH from Canton, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Canton, OH is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.99 mi
03h 18m
Flight
141.5 mi
227.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.5 mi
Kilometers
227.72 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.99 mi
Kilometers
265.52 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Canton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Springfield
82.4 mi
01h 39m
To Canton
82.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mechanicsburg Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  9. 9

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster

    2770 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster

    650 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Avenue, Navarre Road

    726 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Harrison Avenue North, Navarre Road

    688 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tuscarawas Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West

  26. 26

    Turn right onto McKinley Avenue Southwest

    27 m · 2 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
55.6 mi · 34%
State Route 37 East
51.8 mi · 31%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 9%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 6%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 5%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

55.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 39m from Springfield
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Springfield and 82.6 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Canton. Straight-line distance: 141.5 mi (227.72 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population12,470
Coordinates40.7989500, -81.3784500
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: Canton (-81.37845, 40.79895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.13
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.56 $43.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.69 $49.38
Premium $4.79 $27.88 $55.76
Diesel $4.30 $25.05 $50.10

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 Springfield and Canton. The current time is 20:22:43.

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.