How far is Strongsville, OH from Canton, OH?
The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Canton, OH is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Strongsville and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Canton.
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Start on Royalton Road
65 m · 33 sec · Royalton Road
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Turn uturn onto Royalton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Medina Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Medina Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
19.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
1456 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Tuscarawas Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West
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Turn right onto McKinley Avenue Southwest
27 m · 2 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and Canton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 South
Take the exit slight right
19.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Canton?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Strongsville and 26.7 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairlawn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Canton. Straight-line distance: 42.85 mi (68.96 km).
#1 Strongsville
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,481 |
| Coordinates | 41.3145000, -81.8356900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Stark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.7989500, -81.3784500 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-81.37845, 40.79895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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