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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Marion, OH is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
105.8 mi
02h 15m
Flight
93.8 mi
150.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.8 mi
Kilometers
150.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.8 mi
Kilometers
170.27 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sat, May 30, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, May 31, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-30T19:50
Arrive Marion
Sat, May 30, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
52.8 mi
01h 07m
To Marion
53 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 598: Galion, Shelby

    1822 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 598

    1463 ft · 25 sec · State Route 598

  16. 16

    Continue on Portland Way North

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
32.9 mi · 31%
Portland Way North
23.4 mi · 22%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
12.6 mi · 12%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 8%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

31.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 07m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 53 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Marion. Straight-line distance: 93.8 mi (150.96 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Marion

County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States

Population35,516
Coordinates40.5886700, -83.1285200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Marion (-83.12852, 40.58867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.64
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.82 $27.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.82 $31.65
Premium $4.79 $17.87 $35.73
Diesel $4.30 $16.05 $32.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Marion. The current time is 19:50:35.

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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.