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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Middletown, OH is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.36 mi
03h 37m
Flight
189.9 mi
305.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.9 mi
Kilometers
305.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.36 mi
Kilometers
359.46 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, May 12, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, May 13, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-12T18:44
Arrive Middletown
Tue, May 12, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
111.7 mi
01h 48m
To Middletown
111.7 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 45%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 24%
SR 4
27 mi · 12%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
189.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 48m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 111.7 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 189.9 mi (305.61 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.84 L · about $29.20
Round trip
$58.39
15.76 gal · 59.68 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.20 $58.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.43 $66.85
Premium $4.79 $37.75 $75.49
Diesel $4.30 $33.92 $67.83

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Middletown. The current time is 18:44:15.

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.