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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Etna, OH is about 248.5 miles (400 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
248.54 mi
04h 58m
Flight
184.14 mi
296.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.14 mi
Kilometers
296.35 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.54 mi
Kilometers
399.99 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Etna
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-19T08:20
Arrive Etna
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Devola
OH

Census-designated place in Washington County, Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
124.3 mi
02h 29m
To Etna
124.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    16 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3151 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2450 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    7 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1172 ft · 29 sec · Madison Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    23.5 mi · 39 min · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Etna-Waterloo Road

    1458 ft · 40 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
141 mi · 57%
SR 7
62.4 mi · 25%
Front Street
23.5 mi · 9%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 4%
East Main Street
7 mi · 3%
US 50 West
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Keep slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
184.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Devola
02h 29m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Etna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.5 miles (400 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Devola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 124.3 miles from Etna.

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

The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.49 one way or $64.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Etna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Etna. Straight-line distance: 184.14 mi (296.35 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Etna

Township in Licking County, Ohio

Population17,487
Coordinates38.6242500, -82.6537700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Etna (-82.65377, 38.62425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.2 L · about $32.49
Round trip
$64.99
17.54 gal · 66.4 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.49 $64.99
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.20 $74.40
Premium $4.79 $42.01 $84.02
Diesel $4.30 $37.75 $75.49

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 Etna. The current time is 08:20:01.

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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.