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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Anderson, OH is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
181.09 mi
03h 01m
Flight
148.33 mi
238.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.33 mi
Kilometers
238.71 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.09 mi
Kilometers
291.43 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-17T08:01
Arrive Anderson
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cuyahoga Falls
90 mi
01h 30m
To Anderson
91.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    797 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West

    1203 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    29.4 mi · 38 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 207: Chillicothe

    1315 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Moundsville Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Anderson Station Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Anderson Station Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Station Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
108 mi · 60%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
29.4 mi · 16%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 11%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 30m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 91.1 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Anderson.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 148.33 mi (238.71 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
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#2 Anderson

A city in Madison County, Ohio.

Population44,059
Coordinates39.3609000, -83.0704600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)
End: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.35
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.67 $47.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.11 $54.21
Premium $4.79 $30.61 $61.22
Diesel $4.30 $27.50 $55.01

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Anderson. The current time is 08:01:28.

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.