How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Grove City, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Grove City, OH is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.09 mi
02h 44m
Flight
120.94 mi
194.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.94 mi
Kilometers
194.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.09 mi
Kilometers
225.45 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove City
Thu, May 14, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, May 14, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-14T05:05
Arrive Grove City
Thu, May 14, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
70 mi
01h 22m
To Grove City
70.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Grove City.

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Stringtown Road, Grove City

    3110 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stringtown Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Stringtown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Columbus Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto First Street

    676 ft · 23 sec · First Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
109 mi · 78%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 14%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 2%
Stringtown Road
1.59 mi · 1%
Columbus Street
1.21 mi · 1%
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 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 22m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Grove City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Grove City?

The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 70.1 miles from Grove City.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Grove City.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 120.94 mi (194.64 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Grove City

#2 Grove City

A city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population41,820
Coordinates39.8814500, -83.0929600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Grove City (-83.09296, 39.88145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.71 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.61
9.88 gal · 37.42 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.30 $36.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.96 $41.91
Premium $4.79 $23.66 $47.33
Diesel $4.30 $21.26 $42.52

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Grove City. The current time is 05:05:18.

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.