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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Pataskala, OH is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.39 mi
02h 37m
Flight
100.43 mi
161.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.43 mi
Kilometers
161.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.39 mi
Kilometers
209.84 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pataskala
Fri, May 1, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Fri, May 1, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-01T18:34
Arrive Pataskala
Fri, May 1, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
65.1 mi
01h 18m
To Pataskala
65.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    797 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West

    1203 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead

    1427 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61

    83 m · 5 sec · State Route 61

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Street

    2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morning Street

    126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Granville Street

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Granville Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hazelton Etna Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Hazelton Etna Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2776 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Depot Street

    70 m · 16 sec · East Depot Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
69.7 mi · 53%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 15%
Granville Street
10.6 mi · 8%
State Route 61
8.93 mi · 7%
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
4.79 mi · 4%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

68.4 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 18m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pataskala.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 65.2 miles from Pataskala.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pataskala.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Pataskala. Straight-line distance: 100.43 mi (161.62 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Pataskala

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

Population16,010
Coordinates39.9956200, -82.6743300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Pataskala (-82.67433, 39.99562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.51 $39.03
Premium $4.79 $22.03 $44.07
Diesel $4.30 $19.80 $39.60

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Pataskala. The current time is 18:34:12.

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.