How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Canal Winchester, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Canal Winchester, OH is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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 02h 48m.
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
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Village in Richland 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 Canal Winchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Canal Winchester.
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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
100.7 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto East Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Turn right onto North High Street
2824 ft · 2 min · North High Street
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Turn left
105 m · 27 sec
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Canal Winchester.
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
101 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Canal Winchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Canal Winchester?
The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 71.8 miles from Canal Winchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Canal Winchester.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Canal Winchester. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.85 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 Canal Winchester
Town near Columbus, Ohio
| Population | 9,130 |
| Coordinates | 39.8428400, -82.8046200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canal Winchester (-82.80462, 39.84284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
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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