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

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to North Canton, OH is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 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
48.06 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.79 mi
60.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.06 mi
Kilometers
77.35 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 North Canton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T17:23
Arrive North Canton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM 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 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
Fairlawn
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Strongsville
24 mi
00h 32m
To North Canton
24 mi
00h 32m

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

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage Street

    1894 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portage Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Portage Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Charlotte Street Northwest

    24 m · 2 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Charlotte Street Northwest

    1347 ft · 33 sec · Charlotte Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1122 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongsville and North 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 South
24.7 mi · 51%
I 71 South
12.2 mi · 25%
Medina Road
7.35 mi · 15%
Portage Street Northwest
1.39 mi · 3%
Royalton Road
1.26 mi · 3%
Portage Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 South

Take the exit slight right

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

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
+10.2 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlawn
00h 32m from Strongsville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Mostly Cloudy near North Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 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?

Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Strongsville and 24 miles from North Canton.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Mostly Cloudy near North Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

49 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

49 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and North Canton. Straight-line distance: 37.79 mi (60.81 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
North Canton

#2 North Canton

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population17,121
Coordinates40.8758900, -81.4023400
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: North Canton (-81.40234, 40.87589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $6.51 $13.02
Mid-grade $4.38 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.93 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $6.07 $10.32 $20.63

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 North Canton. The current time is 17:23:52.

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.