How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Rocky River, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Rocky River, OH is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the state of Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Rocky River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Rocky River.
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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
18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West 150th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Continue on Warren Road
2355 ft · 1 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto Munn Oval
2880 ft · 1 min · Munn Oval
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky River Drive
1959 ft · 48 sec · Rocky River Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2936 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Hilliard Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Hilliard Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wooster Road
1567 ft · 47 sec · Wooster Road
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Turn left onto Shoreland Avenue
1101 ft · 50 sec · Shoreland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shoreland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Rocky River.
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
18.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Rocky River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Rocky River?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 20.3 miles from Rocky River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Rocky River.
Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Rocky River. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 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 Rocky River
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,906 |
| Coordinates | 41.4756000, -81.8393000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky River (-81.8393, 41.4756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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