How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Carlisle, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Carlisle, OH is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.68 mi
02h 17m
Flight
96.13 mi
154.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.13 mi
Kilometers
154.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.38 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-15T21:01
Arrive Carlisle
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
58.8 mi
01h 08m
To Carlisle
58.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Carlisle.

  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

    49.3 mi · 58 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McConnelsville Road

    3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Woodsfield Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Road Fork Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Road Fork Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
105 mi · 89%
Woodsfield Road
8.82 mi · 7%
Road Fork Road
2.34 mi · 2%
McConnelsville Road
0.58 mi
SR 78
0.4 mi
SR 8 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Keep slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 08m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Carlisle?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 58.8 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 96.13 mi (154.71 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Carlisle

#2 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Carlisle (-81.36373, 39.74563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.60 $35.21
Premium $4.79 $19.88 $39.76
Diesel $4.30 $17.86 $35.72

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 Carlisle. The current time is 21:01:31.

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.