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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Alliance, OH is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
32.41 mi
00h 49m
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
32.41 mi
Kilometers
52.16 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alliance
Sat, May 16, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, May 16, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-16T21:18
Arrive Alliance
Sat, May 16, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
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 Cuyahoga Falls
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Alliance
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1540 ft · 42 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Tallmadge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tallmadge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Howe Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Howe Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Howe Road

    57 m · 3 sec · East Howe Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Howe Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Howe Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 43

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Route 43

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 East: Youngstown

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Alliance

    2297 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    781 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 14

    2796 ft · 53 sec · State Route 14

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto North Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Union Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Summit Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Summit Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
9.72 mi · 30%
State Route 14
5.68 mi · 18%
East Howe Road
3.51 mi · 11%
West Howe Road
2.62 mi · 8%
Tallmadge Road
1.21 mi · 4%
North Union Avenue
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Merge slight left

9.39 mi · 00h 10m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rootstown
00h 24m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 16.2 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 16.2 miles from Alliance.

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 7.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Cuyahoga Falls and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (40 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Alliance

#2 Alliance

City in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.

Population21,376
Coordinates40.9153400, -81.1059300
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Alliance (-81.10593, 40.91534)

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
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.84 $9.67
Premium $4.79 $5.46 $10.92
Diesel $4.30 $4.91 $9.81

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 Cuyahoga Falls and Alliance. The current time is 21:18:33.

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.