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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 143.5 miles (231 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
143.54 mi
02h 48m
Flight
109.08 mi
175.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.08 mi
Kilometers
175.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.54 mi
Kilometers
231.01 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-19T07:04
Arrive Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
71.7 mi
01h 24m
To Pickerington
71.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus

    128 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Town Square Drive

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive

    699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street

    142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
91 mi · 63%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 14%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 10%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
Hill Road North
3.47 mi · 2%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 36m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 24m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (231 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 71.8 miles from Pickerington.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 109.08 mi (175.55 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.49
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.75 $37.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.46 $42.93
Premium $4.79 $24.24 $48.47
Diesel $4.30 $21.78 $43.56

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Pickerington. The current time is 07:04:43.

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.