How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Oberlin, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Oberlin, OH is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Oberlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Oberlin.
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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
27.9 mi · 30 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Lorain Road
1517 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Lorain Road West
838 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Lorain Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Lorain Road
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Continue on Butternut Ridge Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto State Route 83 Alternate
1365 ft · 34 sec · State Route 83 Alternate
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Take the ramp left toward SR 10 West: Norwalk
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 10
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 20/State Route 301
5.7 mi · 7 min · Route 20/State Route 301
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 511: Oberlin
1548 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Cleveland Oberlin Road
1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Oberlin Road
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Continue on East Lorain Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Lorain Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Oberlin.
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
27.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Oberlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Oberlin?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Strongsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 26.3 miles from Oberlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Oberlin.
Stop Ideas Near Strongsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strongsville.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Oberlin. Straight-line distance: 39.66 mi (63.83 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 Oberlin
City in Ohio
| Population | 8,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2939400, -82.2173800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oberlin (-82.21738, 41.29394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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