How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Athens, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Athens, OH is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Guernsey County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Athens.
-
1
Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
-
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
797 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard
-
3
Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
1203 ft · 30 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
49.3 mi · 58 min · Akron Expressway
-
5
Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 39 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
-
7
Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1186 ft · 29 sec
-
9
Continue on Elm Street
831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street
-
10
Turn left onto North 7th Street
3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
-
11
Turn right onto Marietta Street
108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street
-
12
Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
-
13
Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
-
14
Continue on Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
-
15
Turn slight left
155 m · 19 sec
-
16
Continue on Roseville Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Roseville Road
-
17
Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
18
Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
-
19
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
12.6 mi · 18 min · Jefferson Street
-
20
Continue on North Main Street
1936 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
-
21
Turn slight left onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
-
22
Continue on Lake Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive
-
23
Continue on South Main Street
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
-
24
Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
25
Turn left onto Main
3.1 mi · 5 min · Main
-
26
Turn right
143 m · 9 sec
-
27
Turn straight onto Columbus Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Columbus Road
-
28
Continue on North Lancaster Street
1522 ft · 56 sec · North Lancaster Street
-
29
Continue on South Lancaster Street
120 m · 18 sec · South Lancaster Street
-
30
Turn left onto West State Street
147 m · 19 sec · West State Street
-
31
Turn right onto North Congress Street
627 ft · 29 sec · North Congress Street
-
32
Turn left onto West Washington Street
113 m · 13 sec · West Washington Street
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Athens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
49.3 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Athens?
The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 81.4 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.30 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Center
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 Center.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Athens. Straight-line distance: 128.87 mi (207.39 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 Athens
Town in Ohio
| Population | 24,600 |
| Coordinates | 39.3292400, -82.1012600 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-82.10126, 39.32924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
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 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.