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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Olmsted Falls, OH is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
35.25 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.6 mi
44.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.6 mi
Kilometers
44.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.25 mi
Kilometers
56.73 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olmsted Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-06-03T02:02
Arrive Olmsted Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
17.6 mi
00h 23m
To Olmsted Falls
17.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    75 m · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    59 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    114 m · 32 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sprague Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Sprague Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Columbia Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bagley Road

    1758 ft · 57 sec · Bagley Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lynway Avenue

    768 ft · 34 sec · Lynway Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
21 mi · 60%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 24%
West Sprague Road
2.26 mi · 6%
Columbia Road
1.53 mi · 4%
Broad Boulevard
0.58 mi · 2%
I 80
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

21 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 23m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Olmsted Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 17.6 miles from Olmsted Falls.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Olmsted Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Olmsted Falls. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.42 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Olmsted Falls

#2 Olmsted Falls

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population9,084
Coordinates41.3750500, -81.9081900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Olmsted Falls (-81.90819, 41.37505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.79 $5.94 $11.88
Diesel $4.30 $5.34 $10.67

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Olmsted Falls. The current time is 02:02:44.

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.