How far is Alliance, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Alliance, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.83 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.85 mi
40 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.85 mi
Kilometers
40 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.83 mi
Kilometers
62.49 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, May 16, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Alliance
Sat, May 16, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alliance
2026-05-16T20:33
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, May 16, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alliance
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rootstown
OH

High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio

From Alliance
16.4 mi
00h 23m
To Cuyahoga Falls
22.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alliance and Cuyahoga Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alliance and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on West Summit Street

    7 m · 6 sec · West Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Union Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Diehl Court

    2114 ft · 52 sec · Diehl Court

  4. 4

    Continue on Iowa Avenue Northeast

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Iowa Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 14

    2796 ft · 53 sec · State Route 14

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    1821 ft · 41 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 18, Tallmadge

    1461 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mogadore Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mogadore Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Howe Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Howe Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Howe Road

    63 m · 4 sec · East Howe Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Howe Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · East Howe Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Tallmadge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tallmadge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Boulevard

    1542 ft · 47 sec · Broad Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alliance and Cuyahoga Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Iowa Avenue Northeast
11.8 mi · 30%
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
11.4 mi · 29%
East Howe Road
2.66 mi · 7%
Howe Road
1.91 mi · 5%
Tallmadge Road
1.21 mi · 3%
Mogadore Road
1.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Iowa Avenue Northeast

Continue on Iowa Avenue Northeast

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rootstown
00h 23m from Alliance
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alliance and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alliance to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rootstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Alliance and 22.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alliance and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Rootstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rootstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rootstown.

RAIL

Alliance

23 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

78 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (40 km).

Alliance

#1 Alliance

City in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.

Population21,376
Coordinates40.9153400, -81.1059300
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Cuyahoga Falls

#2 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: West Summit Street (-81.10593, 40.915348)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.15
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.08 $10.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.81 $11.62
Premium $4.79 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $4.30 $5.90 $11.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alliance and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 20:33:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.