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

The driving distance from Clayton, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.97 mi
03h 15m
Flight
174.75 mi
281.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.75 mi
Kilometers
281.23 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.97 mi
Kilometers
331.48 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Clayton
103.3 mi
01h 37m
To Cuyahoga Falls
102.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Talmadge Road

    646 ft · 20 sec · Talmadge Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Salem Street

    2066 ft · 57 sec · West Salem Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Brookville Salem Road

    2064 ft · 58 sec · Brookville Salem Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 49%
Brookville Salem Road
70.5 mi · 34%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 2%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
I 76 East
3.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 37m from Clayton
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton 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 Clayton to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Clayton and 102.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 174.75 mi (281.23 km).

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#1 Clayton

Clayton is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8631100, -84.3605000
Altitude305
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: Talmadge Road (-84.36077, 39.863107)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.51 L · about $26.94
Round trip
$53.87
14.54 gal · 55.02 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.94 $53.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.84 $61.68
Premium $4.79 $34.82 $69.65
Diesel $4.30 $31.29 $62.58

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 23:58:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.