How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Norwalk, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Norwalk, OH is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Norwalk.
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Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
61.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk
3183 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250: Norwalk
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Milan Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Milan Road
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Turn right onto Shaw Mill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Shaw Mill Road
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Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Whittlesey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Norwalk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
61.5 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 39.5 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Ridgeville.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 59.29 mi (95.42 km).
#1 Cuyahoga Falls
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.1339400, -81.4845600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,782 |
| Coordinates | 41.2425500, -82.6157300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwalk (-82.61573, 41.24255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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