How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Ashland, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Ashland, OH is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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 01h 09m.
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.
Village in Medina County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Ashland.
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Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
797 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
1203 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster
1891 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
98 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Ashland.
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 South
Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Ashland?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Seville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 27.5 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Seville
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 Seville.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 47.17 mi (75.92 km).
#1 Cuyahoga Falls
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.1339400, -81.4845600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.8686700, -82.3182200 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-82.31822, 40.86867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
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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