How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Defiance, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Defiance, OH is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Defiance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Defiance.
-
1
Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
-
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard
-
3
Take the ramp left
2021 ft · 49 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2172 ft · 53 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
120.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Ohio Turnpike
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
-
9
Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
-
10
Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
-
11
Continue on Conant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street
-
12
Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
43.4 mi · 48 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Defiance, Archbold
1133 ft · 36 sec
-
14
Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Clinton Street
-
15
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1934 ft · 42 sec · West 2nd Street
-
16
Turn left onto Auglaize Street
8 m · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Defiance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Defiance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Defiance?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 89.4 miles from Defiance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Defiance.
Stop Ideas Near Clyde
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 Clyde.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Defiance. Straight-line distance: 149.6 mi (240.76 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 Defiance
City in and the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,482 |
| Coordinates | 41.2844900, -84.3557800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Defiance (-84.35578, 41.28449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.13 | $60.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.07 | $54.14 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.