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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Celina, OH is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
195.25 mi
03h 43m
Flight
166.27 mi
267.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.27 mi
Kilometers
267.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.25 mi
Kilometers
314.23 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Celina
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Celina
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:34 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
Nevada
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
97.5 mi
01h 51m
To Celina
97.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo

    2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    2841 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys

    784 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 East: Bellefontaine

    38 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
78.8 mi · 40%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 17%
East Lincoln Highway
25.1 mi · 13%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
US 33 East
8.88 mi · 5%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
166.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nevada
01h 51m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Celina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 97.8 miles from Celina.

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

The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Celina.

Stop Ideas Near Nevada

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

97 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

106 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Celina. Straight-line distance: 166.27 mi (267.58 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Celina

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,438
Coordinates40.5489400, -84.5702300
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Celina (-84.57023, 40.54894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.08 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.05
13.78 gal · 52.16 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.53 $51.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.23 $58.45
Premium $4.79 $33.00 $66.01
Diesel $4.30 $29.65 $59.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Celina. The current time is 00:37:07.

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.