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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Howard, OH is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
81.97 mi
01h 53m
Flight
66.79 mi
107.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.79 mi
Kilometers
107.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.97 mi
Kilometers
131.91 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howard
Mon, May 18, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Mon, May 18, 5:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-18T14:11
Arrive Howard
Mon, May 18, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Wooster
OH

City in Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
40.9 mi
00h 56m
To Howard
41 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Kenmore Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 South: Massillon

    1245 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Akron Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Bowman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bever Street

    2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · East Liberty Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Columbus Road

    13.5 mi · 16 min · South Columbus Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Danville-Jelloway Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Danville-Jelloway Road

    1226 ft · 25 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Market Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    51 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Coshocton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    82 m · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Columbus Road
19 mi · 23%
SR 585
17 mi · 21%
South Market Street
8.35 mi · 10%
Kenmore Expressway
7.34 mi · 9%
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.88 mi · 8%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

SR 585

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wooster
00h 56m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Howard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 41 miles from Howard.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Howard.

Stop Ideas Near Wooster

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Howard. Straight-line distance: 66.79 mi (107.49 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Howard

Township in Knox County, Ohio

Population6,023
Coordinates40.4075600, -82.3268200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Howard (-82.32682, 40.40756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.26 $24.52
Premium $4.79 $13.84 $27.69
Diesel $4.30 $12.44 $24.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Howard. The current time is 14:11:26.

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.