State Route 627 is an east–west state highway

State highway

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 in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state

U.S. state

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 of Ohio

Ohio

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. State Route 627's western terminus is at a diamond interchange

Diamond interchange

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 with the U.S. Route 30/U.S. Route 62 freeway about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of Massillon

Massillon, Ohio

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. Its eastern terminus is also at a diamond interchange, this time with Interstate 77 at its Exit 101 in far southern Canton

Canton, Ohio

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Route description

The entire routing of State Route 627 is situated in the western portion of Stark County

Stark County, Ohio

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. State Route 627 is not a part of the National Highway System

National Highway System (United States)

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, a system of routes considered to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.

History

State Route 627 was established in 1987 along the routing between the U.S. Route 30/U.S. Route 62 and Interstate 77 freeways that it utilizes to this day. The route has not experienced any major changes to its alignment since its inception.

Major intersections