How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Salem, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Salem, OH is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Salem.
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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
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Alliance
2297 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
781 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
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Continue on State Route 14
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square
129 m · 10 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue on Benton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Benton Road
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Turn left onto West State Street
1 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 76 East
Merge slight left
9.39 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Salem?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Edinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 20.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburg
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 Edinburg.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Salem. Straight-line distance: 36.47 mi (58.7 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 Salem
Located in Northeastern Ohio within Columbiana County, this municipality sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet above sea level amidst the rolling hills that characterize the western edge of the Appalachian Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9008900, -80.8567500 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-80.85675, 40.90089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 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 | $3.98 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
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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