How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from East Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to East Cleveland, OH is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and East Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and East Cleveland.
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Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Aurora Road
1416 ft · 27 sec · Aurora Road
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road
47 m · 7 sec · Northfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road
801 ft · 18 sec · Northfield Road
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Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road
1582 ft · 38 sec · Warrensville Center Road
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Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chagrin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lee Road
3.8 mi · 10 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Lee Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Euclid Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and East Cleveland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near East Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to East Cleveland?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 15.6 miles from East Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near East Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and East Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.08 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 East Cleveland
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,797 |
| Coordinates | 41.5331100, -81.5790100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Cleveland (-81.57901, 41.53311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
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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