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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Kenton, OH is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.6 mi
02h 50m
Flight
115.98 mi
186.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.98 mi
Kilometers
186.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.6 mi
Kilometers
224.66 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenton
Tue, May 5, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 5, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-05T03:28
Arrive Kenton
Tue, May 5, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Ontario
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Cuyahoga Falls
69.7 mi
01h 25m
To Kenton
69.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1531 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Gage Street

    1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Martin Street

    664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Lima Street

    700 ft · 19 sec · West Lima Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warehouse Street

    137 m · 11 sec · Warehouse Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mad River Street

    11.8 mi · 20 min · Mad River Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    140 m · 8 sec · West Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
56.2 mi · 40%
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 24%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 14%
Mad River Street
11.8 mi · 8%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 6%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontario
01h 25m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 69.9 miles from Kenton.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenton.

Stop Ideas Near Ontario

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

112 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 115.98 mi (186.65 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Kenton

City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

Population8,216
Coordinates40.6470000, -83.6096500
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Kenton (-83.60965, 40.647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.65 L · about $18.27
Round trip
$36.53
9.86 gal · 37.3 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.27 $36.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.91 $41.83
Premium $4.79 $23.61 $47.23
Diesel $4.30 $21.22 $42.44

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 Kenton. The current time is 03:28:26.

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.