Canton, Ohio to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.6 miles 496.6 km · straight line
385.7 miles estimated 620.8 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Richmond, Virginia is 308.6 miles (496.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SE of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.7 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Canton, Ohio and Richmond, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Canton, Ohio to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients