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

The driving distance from Ashtabula, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
76.3 mi
01h 19m
Flight
62 mi
99.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62 mi
Kilometers
99.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.3 mi
Kilometers
122.79 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Ashtabula
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashtabula
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashtabula
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kirtland
OH

City in Lake County, Ohio, USA

From Ashtabula
39.2 mi
00h 39m
To Cuyahoga Falls
37.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    1049 ft · 50 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    104 m · 20 sec · Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 48th Street

    1173 ft · 41 sec · West 48th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Collins Boulevard

    849 ft · 20 sec · Collins Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 46th Street

    2441 ft · 50 sec · West 46th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road

    1425 ft · 34 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Ridge Road East

    1565 ft · 33 sec · South Ridge Road East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 11

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Akron Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
52.9 mi · 69%
Akron Expressway
11.2 mi · 15%
Outerbelt East Freeway
8.66 mi · 11%
State Route 11
1.78 mi · 2%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 2%
South Ridge Road East
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

38.2 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirtland
00h 39m from Ashtabula
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashtabula and Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Kirtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Ashtabula and 37.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashtabula and Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Kirtland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirtland, 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 Kirtland.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

31 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

68 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

115 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashtabula and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 62 mi (99.78 km).

Ashtabula

#1 Ashtabula

Town in Ohio

Population17,917
Coordinates41.8650500, -80.7898100
Altitude205
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: Center Street (-80.789812, 41.864995)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $9.97
Round trip
$19.93
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.97 $19.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.79 $12.89 $25.77
Diesel $4.30 $11.58 $23.16

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashtabula and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 08:31:41.

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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.