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Trip from Canton, OH to Lorain, 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 37m

Distance

78.6 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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city in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Canton, OH

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Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 78.6-mile drive from Canton to Lorain, Ohio, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of it on main roads like the Ohio Turnpike, I-77, and East 28th Street. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this is an economical option for travelers within the Midwest. The general feel of the drive is practical and efficient, making it ideal for those who want to get from point A to point B without much fuss. No overnight stops are necessary, allowing you to complete the journey in a single, convenient segment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.3 miles from Canton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 34.4 mi 36m
I 77 33.8 mi 41m
East 28th Street 2.3 mi 3m
Lorain Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
Grove Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
West 21st Street 0.8 mi 1m
Tuscarawas Street West 0.8 mi 1m
Broadway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 34.4 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton, OH and Lorain, 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

34 mi · 41 min · I 77; US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 14B Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Toledo Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 80

34 mi · 36 min · Ohio Turnpike
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 145 Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
12

Merge onto SR 57

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
14

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street
15

Turn right onto SR 57

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Broadway
16

Turn left onto SR 611

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street
17

Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hamilton Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short distance of 78.6 miles and a duration of just under two hours, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, whether it's a morning start or an afternoon arrival. The fuel cost is a modest $12, so you won't need extensive planning for refueling stops. Consider breaking up the 34.4-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike if you prefer more frequent pauses, though it's not strictly necessary for this short journey. The primary roads are well-maintained, so focus on enjoying a smooth and direct trip from Canton to Lorain.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.3 miles from Canton, OH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.3 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Canton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Canton, OH

This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Canton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 34.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macedonia, OH

39 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

Akron, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macedonia, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.3 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Divine Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 28.1

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12343344400

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The Lockview Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Akron, Ohio

0.9 mi

Akron Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Akron, Ohio

1.3 mi

Divine Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 28.1

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12343344400

Visit website

The Lockview Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.5

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13302525128

Visit website

Akron Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.5

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+13303760600

Visit website

Moe's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.1

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13309286600

Visit website

Eddy's Deli & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13309287489

Visit website

Tip Top Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13306883171

Visit website

Samantha's Sunny Corner Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.6

Canton, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13304930523

Visit website

Lyla's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13309224444

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 28.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 39.3

Macedonia, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 33.7

Peninsula, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 33.7

Peninsula, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+31880109500

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 28.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Lorain Historical Society - Carnegie Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 78.6

Lorain, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+14402452563

Visit website

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 61.8

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

Ken Stewart's Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $100 or ab mile 22.5

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13308672555

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 70.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | High Avenue Southwest

At end of road, turn right onto High Avenue Southwest

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West

Turn left onto SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
35 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

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 14B Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
7
35.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 West: Toledo
8
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 145 Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.20 one way

$24.40 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $13.54 $27.08
premium $4.91 $15.19 $30.38
diesel $5.61 $17.35 $34.71

Estimated Tolls: $1.72

Ohio Turnpike (34.4 mi) $1.72

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.88 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $11.00 $5.03

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Canton, OH

Night in Canton on Sunday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Night in Lorain on Sunday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Macedonia, OH

39 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 37m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 40.7
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 78.6-mile journey, with 87% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on the Ohio Turnpike, I-77, and East 28th Street, indicating a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 34.4 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a substantial period of steady driving. This route prioritizes efficiency over varied scenery, so be prepared for a more uniform driving environment for the duration of the 1 hour and 37 minute trip.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near High Avenue Southwest.

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 78.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (High Avenue Southwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Canton, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown and Elyria.

Ohio Turnpike: Toledo

35 mi in | ~43m

Youngstown

35 mi in | ~43m

Elyria

70.4 mi in | ~1h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.72 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Lorain, 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 0.1 miles (High Avenue Southwest): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (SR 172 / Tuscarawas Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Lorain, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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