How far is Columbus, OH from Chagrin Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Chagrin Falls, OH is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Chagrin Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Chagrin Falls.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1998 ft · 28 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights
1818 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Rockside Road
1431 ft · 26 sec · Rockside Road
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Continue on Cannon Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cannon Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Cannon Road
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Turn left onto Arbor Lane
2523 ft · 1 min · Arbor Lane
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Turn right onto Hawthorne Parkway
67 m · 6 sec · Hawthorne Parkway
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Turn left onto Sulphur Springs Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Sulphur Springs Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Miles Road
817 ft · 17 sec · Miles Road
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Turn slight left onto Bentleyville Road
2486 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road
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Continue on Bentleyville Road
2813 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road
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Continue on West Orange Street
3230 ft · 2 min · West Orange Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Street
96 m · 11 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto High Street
788 ft · 35 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Chagrin Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chagrin Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Chagrin Falls?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Columbus and 73.3 miles from Chagrin Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chagrin Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Chagrin Falls. Straight-line distance: 132.35 mi (213 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chagrin Falls
Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,914 |
| Coordinates | 41.4361600, -81.3865000 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chagrin Falls (-81.3865, 41.43616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.76 | $49.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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