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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Russell, OH is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.67 mi
04h 15m
Flight
177.55 mi
285.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.55 mi
Kilometers
285.74 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.67 mi
Kilometers
327.77 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-17T23:21
Arrive Russell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
101.8 mi
02h 07m
To Russell
101.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue

    2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue

    25.5 mi · 38 min · Leesburg Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.4 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Russell Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Russell Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Russell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
116 mi · 57%
Leesburg Avenue
25.5 mi · 13%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 6%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 5%
West Main Street
6.4 mi · 3%
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 07m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Russell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 101.8 miles from Russell.

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

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Russell.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Russell. Straight-line distance: 177.55 mi (285.74 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Russell

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population5,177
Coordinates39.2195100, -83.7285300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Russell (-83.72853, 39.21951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.2 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
14.38 gal · 54.4 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.50 $61.00
Premium $4.79 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $4.30 $30.95 $61.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Russell. The current time is 23:21:43.

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.