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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Hudson, OH is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.11 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.68 mi
12.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.68 mi
Kilometers
12.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.11 mi
Kilometers
16.27 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Mon, May 4, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Mon, May 4, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-04T21:42
Arrive Hudson
Mon, May 4, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Silver Lake
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cuyahoga Falls
5 mi
00h 07m
To Hudson
5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 303: Peninsula, Hudson

    1224 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Streetsboro Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Streetsboro Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Streetsboro Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
6.65 mi · 66%
West Streetsboro Street
2.65 mi · 26%
Broad Boulevard
0.58 mi · 6%
SR 303
0.23 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

6.65 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
7.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Lake
00h 07m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 5 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

110 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 7.68 mi (12.36 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hudson

City in Ohio

Population22,179
Coordinates41.2400600, -81.4406700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Hudson (-81.44067, 41.24006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.35 L · about $1.33
Round trip
$2.67
0.72 gal · 2.7 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.33 $2.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.53 $3.05
Premium $4.79 $1.72 $3.45
Diesel $4.30 $1.55 $3.10

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson. The current time is 21:42:17.

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.