How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Avon Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Avon Lake, OH is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga 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 Avon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Avon Lake.
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Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
27.9 mi · 30 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Lorain Road
1517 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Lorain Road West
838 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Lorain Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road
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Turn right onto Root Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Root Road
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Turn left onto Bainbridge Road
1996 ft · 59 sec · Bainbridge Road
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Road
35 m · 2 sec · Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Center Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Chester Road
595 ft · 17 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Redwood Boulevard
2514 ft · 2 min · Redwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue
983 ft · 43 sec · Beechwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Avon Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
27.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Avon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Avon Lake?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
North Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 25 miles from Avon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Avon Lake.
Stop Ideas Near North Royalton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Royalton.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Avon Lake. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.37 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 Avon Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 24,808 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053200, -82.0282000 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon Lake (-82.0282, 41.50532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
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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