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Trip from Canal Fulton, OH to Cleveland, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

47 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Stark County, Ohio

Canal Fulton, OH

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city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Canal Fulton to Cleveland, you are looking at a straightforward 48-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. This trip is perfect for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return home without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting about $7 for fuel will cover your transit costs, keeping the trip very affordable. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-fuss route that serves as an efficient link between these two Ohio locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest 44.5 mi 54m
Cherry Street East 0.8 mi 1m
East 14th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Euclid Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Cherton Street Northwest 0.3 mi <1m
Prospect Avenue East 0.3 mi <1m
East 9th Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Roadway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest — 44.5 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canal Fulton, OH and Cleveland, OH.

1

Start on SR 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street East
2

Continue on TR 404

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Cherton Street Northwest
3

Turn right onto SR 21

44 mi · 54 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 162B Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward East 14th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Turn straight onto East 14th Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · East 14th Street
7

Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East 14th Street
8

Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Turn right onto East 9th Street

523 ft · 19 sec · East 9th Street
10

Turn left onto US 20

0.3 mi · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20

518 ft · 27 sec · East Roadway
Use the right lane.
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20

513 ft · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

186 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Frankfort Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Akron, OH

24 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Akron, OH to Cleveland, OH

34.1 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Barberton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barberton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Canal Fulton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 45.5 and 46.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
45.5 mi into trip | ~56m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 162B Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
8
45.7 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East 14th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward East 14th Street
6
46.2 mi into trip | ~57m in | Prospect Avenue East

Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
46.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 6; US 20 / East Roadway

At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / East Roadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
46.9 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.29 one way

$14.59 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $8.10 $16.19
premium $4.91 $9.08 $18.17
diesel $5.61 $10.38 $20.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.11 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Canal Fulton, OH

Morning in Canal Fulton on Sunday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, OH

Morning in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 14 to 17 mph 44% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:08AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:50AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway driving. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like Cherton Street Northwest, Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest, and East 22nd Street. Because the longest stretch on any single road is zero miles on Cherton Street Northwest, you will remain engaged with frequent turns throughout the journey. This lack of highway mileage means you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace behind the wheel. It is a route that demands your full attention as you transition from the smaller community of Canal Fulton toward the urban environment of Cleveland.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.5 mi on Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 45.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (Prospect Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,126 ft 643 ft

Total Climb

237 ft

Total Descent

536 ft

Highest Point

1,126 ft

~10.1 mi in

Elevation Range

483 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Canal Fulton, OH

Full guide →

Canal Fulton is a city in Stark County, Ohio.

Arriving in Cleveland, OH

Full guide →

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.5 miles on Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cleveland, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 45.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (Prospect Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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