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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Kirtland, OH is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
40.31 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.79 mi
55.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.79 mi
Kilometers
55.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.31 mi
Kilometers
64.88 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirtland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive Kirtland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Bedford Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
20.2 mi
00h 25m
To Kirtland
20.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 90

    4.4 mi · 5 min · I 90

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 306: Mentor, Kirtland

    2071 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadmoor Road

    1081 ft · 26 sec · Broadmoor Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Kirtland Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kirtland Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chillicothe Road

    137 m · 10 sec · Chillicothe Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chillicothe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 37%
Akron Expressway
10.5 mi · 26%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 21%
I 90
4.4 mi · 11%
Kirtland Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Broad Boulevard
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford Heights
00h 25m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Kirtland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Bedford Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 20.1 miles from Kirtland.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Kirtland.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

17 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Kirtland. Straight-line distance: 34.79 mi (55.99 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Kirtland

City in Lake County, Ohio, USA

Population6,793
Coordinates41.6289400, -81.3615000
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Kirtland (-81.3615, 41.62894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.52
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.26 $10.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.79 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $4.30 $6.11 $12.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Kirtland. The current time is 02:00:32.

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.