How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Bowling Green, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Bowling Green, OH is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.59 mi
02h 38m
Flight
113.77 mi
183.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.77 mi
Kilometers
183.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.59 mi
Kilometers
211.77 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-17T06:24
Arrive Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
65.7 mi
01h 19m
To Bowling Green
65.9 mi
01h 19m

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
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Hayes Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bowling Green Road East

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road East

  18. 18

    Continue on East Wooster Street

    2062 ft · 43 sec · East Wooster Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street

    28 m · 5 sec · East Wooster Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street

    958 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East Wooster Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street

    1560 ft · 33 sec · East Wooster Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wooster Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
88.4 mi · 67%
Hayes Avenue
21.2 mi · 16%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 6%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 3%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 2%
Bowling Green Road East
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

88.4 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
01h 19m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 65.9 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 113.77 mi (183.09 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

City in Ohio

Population31,444
Coordinates41.3747700, -83.6513200
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Bowling Green (-83.65132, 41.37477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.68 $39.37
Premium $4.79 $22.23 $44.45
Diesel $4.30 $19.97 $39.94

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 Bowling Green. The current time is 06:24:04.

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.