How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Olmsted, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Olmsted, OH is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Olmsted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Olmsted.
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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
21 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Turn sharp right
75 m · 23 sec
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Turn left
59 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
114 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sprague Road
1131 ft · 39 sec · West Sprague Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Westbridge Drive
129 m · 15 sec · Westbridge Drive
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Turn right onto Lee Road
855 ft · 35 sec · Lee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Parkway
1817 ft · 54 sec · Valley Parkway
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Continue on Barrett Road
1786 ft · 50 sec · Barrett Road
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Continue on Barrett Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Barrett Road
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Continue on Barrett Road
1557 ft · 44 sec · Barrett Road
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Turn right onto Lewis Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lewis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Point Road
1174 ft · 34 sec · Cedar Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carey Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Olmsted.
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
21 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olmsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Olmsted?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 18.2 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 18.2 miles from Olmsted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cuyahoga Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olmsted.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Olmsted. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 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 Olmsted
Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
| Population | 13,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.4069900, -81.8968000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olmsted (-81.8968, 41.40699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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