How far is Strongsville, OH from Massillon, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Massillon, OH is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
47.79 mi
01h 01m
Flight
39.35 mi
63.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.35 mi
Kilometers
63.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.79 mi
Kilometers
76.91 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Massillon
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T15:18
Arrive Massillon
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strongsville
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
Copley
OH

Township of Ohio

From Strongsville
23.9 mi
00h 30m
To Massillon
23.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strongsville and Massillon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Massillon.

  1. 1

    Start on Royalton Road

    65 m · 33 sec · Royalton Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Royalton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Medina Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Medina Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1493 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    24.8 mi · 29 min · State Route 21

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue Northwest

    115 m · 14 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way East

    36 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Way East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and Massillon.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
24.8 mi · 52%
I 71 South
12.2 mi · 26%
Medina Road
7.35 mi · 15%
Royalton Road
1.26 mi · 3%
1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2%
I 77 South
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

24.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Copley
00h 30m from Strongsville
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Massillon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Massillon?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Copley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Strongsville and 23.9 miles from Massillon.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Massillon.

Stop Ideas Near Copley

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

45 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

50 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

97 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Massillon. Straight-line distance: 39.35 mi (63.32 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Massillon

#2 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Massillon (-81.52151, 40.79672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.95
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $6.47 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.38 $7.41 $14.81
Premium $4.93 $8.33 $16.65
Diesel $6.07 $10.25 $20.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Strongsville and Massillon. The current time is 15:18:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.