How far is Cleveland Heights, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.15 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.94 mi
43.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.94 mi
Kilometers
43.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 5, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland Heights
Tue, May 5, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland Heights
2026-05-05T04:40
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 5, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Northfield
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio

From Cleveland Heights
14.9 mi
00h 20m
To Cuyahoga Falls
17.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland Heights and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Mayfield Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Mayfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · Warrensville Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northfield Road

    801 ft · 14 sec · Northfield Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mueti Drive

    1322 ft · 22 sec · Mueti Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Akron Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland Heights 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
11.2 mi · 35%
Outerbelt East Freeway
6.18 mi · 19%
Warrensville Center Road
4.18 mi · 13%
Northfield Road
2.87 mi · 9%
Outerbelt South Freeway
1.66 mi · 5%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 20m from Cleveland Heights
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Cleveland Heights and 17.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland Heights and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.35 km).

Cleveland Heights

#1 Cleveland Heights

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population43,569
Coordinates41.5200500, -81.5562400
Altitude285
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: (-81.55648, 41.519796)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.79 $9.59
Premium $4.79 $5.41 $10.83
Diesel $4.30 $4.86 $9.73

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland Heights and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 04:40:10.

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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.