How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Forest Park, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Forest Park, OH is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
230.22 mi
04h 22m
Flight
203.96 mi
328.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.96 mi
Kilometers
328.24 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.22 mi
Kilometers
370.5 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Park
Mon, Apr 13, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Mon, Apr 13, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-13T11:15
Arrive Forest Park
Mon, Apr 13, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
115 mi
02h 11m
To Forest Park
115.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Forest Park.

  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

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale

    1921 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4

    36 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Springfield Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Kemper Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kenn Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
192 mi · 84%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Circle Freeway
6.91 mi · 3%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 1%
West Kemper Road
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 11m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Forest Park?

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 115.2 miles from Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.08 one way or $60.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 203.96 mi (328.24 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Forest Park

#2 Forest Park

City in United States of America

Population18,534
Coordinates39.2903400, -84.5041100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Forest Park (-84.50411, 39.29034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.75 L · about $30.08
Round trip
$60.17
16.24 gal · 61.5 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.08 $60.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.45 $68.89
Premium $4.79 $38.89 $77.79
Diesel $4.30 $34.95 $69.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Forest Park. The current time is 11:15:48.

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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.