How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Cross Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Cross Creek, OH is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
136.2 mi
02h 37m
Flight
116.52 mi
187.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.52 mi
Kilometers
187.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.2 mi
Kilometers
219.2 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-18T23:51
Arrive Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Cuyahoga Falls
68 mi
01h 19m
To Cross Creek
68.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Cross Creek.

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Roberts Road

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Roberts Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Roberts Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walcutt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walcutt Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crockett Drive

    1000 ft · 36 sec · Crockett Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alma Street

    45 m · 5 sec · Alma Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alma Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
90.5 mi · 66%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 15%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.6 mi · 11%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 4%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 2%
Roberts Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 36m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
116.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 19m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Cross Creek?

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 68.2 miles from Cross Creek.

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

The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 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 Cross Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 116.52 mi (187.52 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Cross Creek

#2 Cross Creek

Township in Jefferson County, Ohio

Population7,712
Coordinates40.0136800, -83.1442500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Cross Creek (-83.14425, 40.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $17.82
Round trip
$35.64
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.82 $35.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.40 $40.81
Premium $4.79 $23.04 $46.08
Diesel $4.30 $20.70 $41.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Cross Creek. The current time is 23:51:26.

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.