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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Northwood, OH is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
236.73 mi
04h 41m
Flight
191.08 mi
307.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.08 mi
Kilometers
307.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.73 mi
Kilometers
380.98 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Lower Salem
OH

Human settlement in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cuyahoga Falls
118.4 mi
02h 20m
To Northwood
118.3 mi
02h 20m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.3 mi · 58 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street

    1557 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Garfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 7 South

    21 mi · 29 min · State Route 7 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Market Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kinley Avenue

    1507 ft · 44 sec · Kinley Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Lane

    3029 ft · 1 min · Beulah Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1478 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ash Street

    1182 ft · 52 sec · Ash Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
141 mi · 60%
SR 7
49.9 mi · 21%
State Route 7 South
21 mi · 9%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 4%
Market Street
9.51 mi · 4%
2nd Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Keep slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
191.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lower Salem
02h 20m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Northwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Lower Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 118.3 miles from Northwood.

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

The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Northwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 191.08 mi (307.51 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Northwood

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,457
Coordinates38.4500800, -82.3529300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Northwood (-82.35293, 38.45008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.62 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.87
16.7 gal · 63.24 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.94 $61.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.42 $70.84
Premium $4.79 $40.00 $79.99
Diesel $4.30 $35.94 $71.88

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 Northwood. The current time is 08:19:58.

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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.