Skip to main content

Trip from Canal Fulton, OH to Whipple Heights, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

23m

Distance

12.9 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Whipple Heights, OH, OH

Whipple Heights, OH

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

This 12.9-mile drive from Canal Fulton to Whipple Heights in Ohio is a quick, local journey that can easily be completed in about 23 minutes. With no highway driving, it offers a more connected feel to the communities you'll pass through. Considered a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option. This route is perfect for a short hop within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

6.4 miles from Canal Fulton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest, 12th Street Northwest, and Hankins Road Northeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6 miles on Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest, giving you a brief period of consistent travel before encountering more turns. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a drive that keeps you engaged with frequent adjustments as you move through local roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward SR 21 South: Massillon

Navigation decision point

Toward SR 21 South: Massillon
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Merge onto SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
8.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast

At end of road, turn right onto SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast

Navigation decision point

6
8.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | CR 240 / Hankins Road Northeast

Turn left onto CR 240 / Hankins Road Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
12.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | CR 224 / Woodlawn Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto CR 224 / Woodlawn Avenue Northwest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest 6 mi 7m
12th Street Northwest 2.6 mi 6m
Hankins Road Northeast 1.4 mi 3m
Lake Avenue Northwest 1 mi 2m
Manchester Avenue Northwest 0.4 mi <1m
Cherry Street East 0.4 mi <1m
Woodlawn Avenue Northwest 0.3 mi <1m
Wales Road Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest — 6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 93

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Cherry Street East
2

Turn slight left onto SR 93

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Milan Street South
3

Continue on SR 93

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Manchester Avenue Northwest
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward SR 21 South: Massillon
5

Merge onto SR 21

6.0 mi · 7 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto SR 236

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue Northwest
7

At end of road, turn right onto SR 241

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Wales Road Northeast
8

Turn left onto CR 240

1.4 mi · 3 min · Hankins Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on CR 240

2.6 mi · 6 min · 12th Street Northwest
10

Turn left onto CR 224

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Woodlawn Avenue Northwest
11

Turn right onto 16th Street Northwest

314 ft · 13 sec · 16th Street Northwest
12

Arrive at destination

16th Street Northwest

Trip Plan

Given the short 23-minute duration and 12.9-mile distance, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You could leave anytime, but an early morning departure might offer a more relaxed pace before local traffic picks up. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the longest stretch is only 6 miles, you likely won't need extensive breaks. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns as you transition between Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest, 12th Street Northwest, and Hankins Road Northeast; these are key points to navigate. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, filling up before you leave isn't a major concern.

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 6.4 miles from Canal Fulton, OH, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6 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 12.9 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.4 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

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

Before You Leave

+

Have your navigation ready before leaving Canal Fulton, OH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Canal Fulton, OH

This is one driving day of about 12.9 miles and 23m.

At 12.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest for about 6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.4 mi from Canal Fulton, OH · 8m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Canton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Franklin, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.4 miles from Canal Fulton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Whipple Heights, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Whipple Heights, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.00 one way

$4.00 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.22 $4.44
premium $4.91 $2.49 $4.99
diesel $5.61 $2.85 $5.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Canal Fulton, OH

Night in Canal Fulton on Wednesday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whipple Heights, OH

Night in Whipple Heights on Wednesday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

8 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

23m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Canal Fulton, OH to Whipple Heights, OH covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest, 12th Street Northwest, Hankins Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Canal Fulton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 241 / Wales Road Northeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Canal Fulton, OH to Whipple Heights, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Canal Fulton, OH or browse trips ending in Whipple Heights, OH.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.

Explore maps for Canal Fulton, OH or Whipple Heights, OH on MapSof.net.