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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Portsmouth, OH is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.8 mi
04h 35m
Flight
184.31 mi
296.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.31 mi
Kilometers
296.62 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.8 mi
Kilometers
356.95 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-19T05:53
Arrive Portsmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
110.9 mi
02h 17m
To Portsmouth
110.9 mi
02h 17m

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
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    42.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Chillicothe Street

    3222 ft · 1 min · Chillicothe Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    63 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
108 mi · 49%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
79.2 mi · 36%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 1%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
184.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 17m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 110.9 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 184.31 mi (296.62 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Portsmouth

City in Ohio

Population19,744
Coordinates38.7317400, -82.9976700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Portsmouth (-82.99767, 38.73174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.63 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.02
15.66 gal · 59.26 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.01 $58.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.21 $66.43
Premium $4.79 $37.51 $75.01
Diesel $4.30 $33.70 $67.40

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 Portsmouth. The current time is 05:53:14.

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.