How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Rootstown, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Rootstown, OH is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Rootstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Rootstown.
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Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
1540 ft · 42 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Continue on Tallmadge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Tallmadge Road
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Turn left onto West Howe Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Howe Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Howe Road
57 m · 3 sec · East Howe Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Howe Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Howe Road
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Turn right onto State Route 43
1.3 km · 2 min · State Route 43
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 East: Youngstown
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 44
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Rootstown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 76 East
Merge slight left
4.99 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Rootstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Rootstown?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 7.3 miles from Rootstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Rootstown.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brimfield.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Rootstown. Straight-line distance: 12.83 mi (20.64 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 Rootstown
High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio
| Population | 8,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.0989500, -81.2426000 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rootstown (-81.2426, 41.09895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
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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