How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Port Clinton, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Port Clinton, OH is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
96.03 mi
01h 51m
Flight
79.8 mi
128.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.8 mi
Kilometers
128.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.03 mi
Kilometers
154.55 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Clinton
Mon, May 25, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Mon, May 25, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-25T08:53
Arrive Port Clinton
Mon, May 25, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sheffield
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
48 mi
00h 55m
To Port Clinton
48.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Port Clinton.

  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

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lorain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo

    2571 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Northwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

    46.7 mi · 51 min · State Route 2

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 163: Port Clinton

    1943 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Perry Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    651 ft · 33 sec · Adams Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 2
46.7 mi · 49%
Ohio Turnpike
34.4 mi · 36%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 9%
East Perry Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Lorain Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
SR 163
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 2

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

46.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheffield
00h 55m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Port Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Port Clinton?

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 48.1 miles from Port Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Port Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Sheffield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

6 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

34 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

52 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

100 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Port Clinton. Straight-line distance: 79.8 mi (128.42 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Port Clinton

#2 Port Clinton

City in Ohio, United States

Population6,133
Coordinates41.5120000, -82.9376900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Port Clinton (-82.93769, 41.512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.12
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.56 $25.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.38 $28.76
Premium $4.79 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $4.30 $14.59 $29.18

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Port Clinton. The current time is 08:53:02.

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.