Origin
Canton, OH
Night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Canton to Cleveland, you are in for a quick 59.8-mile journey that fits perfectly into a single day. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes on the road, making this an ideal trip for a morning departure and a late afternoon return. Budgeting around $9 for fuel keeps your travel costs minimal for this straightforward Midwest excursion. Since both cities are located within Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is highly practical for commuters or weekend travelers who prefer a direct connection over a scenic detour. There is no need for an overnight stay, as the duration is manageable even for a casual pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 57 mi | 1h 9m |
| Tuscarawas Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockwell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 57 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on McKinley Avenue Southwest
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
McKinley Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
500 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
3
At end of road, turn right onto High Avenue Southwest
271 ft
·
14 sec
·
High Avenue Southwest
4
Turn left onto SR 172
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarawas Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
6
Merge onto I 77; US 62
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 77; US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 77
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 77
Exit 125B
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 77
Toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
34 mi
·
41 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
14
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
16
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Canton, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 20.8 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
8
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
7
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
$9.28 one way
$18.56 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Night in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 95% of the trip taking place on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-77, which accounts for a 57-mile stretch of uninterrupted interstate driving. While the route incorporates brief transitions through Tuscarawas Street West and East 14th Street, the experience is primarily a highway-focused grind. Expect a steady, consistent pace as you transition from the Canton area toward the heart of Cleveland. Because the road consists almost entirely of high-speed interstate travel, you can anticipate a predictable and streamlined experience behind the wheel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Tuscarawas Street West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 20.8 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,088 ft
654 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
496 ft
Highest Point
1,088 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
434 ft
About the Cities
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 16m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57 miles on I 77. 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 20.8 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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