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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.93 mi
01h 32m
Flight
59.29 mi
95.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.29 mi
Kilometers
95.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.93 mi
Kilometers
127.02 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Mon, Jun 1, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-06-01T06:57
Arrive Norwalk
Mon, Jun 1, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
North Ridgeville
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
39.4 mi
00h 46m
To Norwalk
39.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph N

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.

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Sandusky, Norwalk

    3183 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250: Norwalk

    1959 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Milan Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Milan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Shaw Mill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Shaw Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Whittlesey Avenue

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
61.5 mi · 78%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 11%
Whittlesey Avenue
3.43 mi · 4%
Milan Road
2.2 mi · 3%
Shaw Mill Road
1.02 mi · 1%
US 250
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Ridgeville
00h 46m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elyria

7 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

59 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 59.29 mi (95.42 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Norwalk

City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States

Population16,782
Coordinates41.2425500, -82.6157300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Norwalk (-82.61573, 41.24255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Norwalk. The current time is 06:57:58.

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.