How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Blue Ash, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Blue Ash, OH is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
225.2 mi
04h 15m
Flight
201.47 mi
324.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.47 mi
Kilometers
324.24 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.2 mi
Kilometers
362.43 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Ash
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-16T17:44
Arrive Blue Ash
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
112.5 mi
02h 07m
To Blue Ash
112.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Blue Ash.

  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

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    2601 ft · 47 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road

    611 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    132 m · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kenwood Road

    1856 ft · 1 min · Kenwood Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cooper Road

    131 m · 15 sec · Cooper Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
196 mi · 87%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 1%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
0.49 mi
Kenwood Road
0.35 mi
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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 07m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Ash.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Blue Ash?

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 112.7 miles from Blue Ash.

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

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 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 Blue Ash.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Blue Ash. Straight-line distance: 201.47 mi (324.24 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Blue Ash

#2 Blue Ash

City in Ohio

Population12,492
Coordinates39.2320000, -84.3782700
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Blue Ash (-84.37827, 39.232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.08 L · about $29.45
Round trip
$58.91
15.9 gal · 60.16 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.45 $58.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.72 $67.45
Premium $4.79 $38.08 $76.16
Diesel $4.30 $34.22 $68.43

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

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Blue Ash. The current time is 17:44:41.

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.