How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Sheffield Lake, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Sheffield Lake, OH is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.29 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.28 mi
64.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.28 mi
Kilometers
64.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.29 mi
Kilometers
87.37 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheffield Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 30, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-30T12:25
Arrive Sheffield Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 1:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Strongsville
OH

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

From Cuyahoga Falls
27.1 mi
00h 34m
To Sheffield Lake
27.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Sheffield Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lorain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254: Sheffield Village, Avon

    1273 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Detroit Road

    1284 ft · 28 sec · Detroit Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Abbe Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Abbe Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Harris Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Harris Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue

    1834 ft · 52 sec · Ferndale Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue

    960 ft · 47 sec · Pasadena Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ivanhoe Avenue

    26 m · 4 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
34.4 mi · 63%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 15%
North Abbe Road
2.75 mi · 5%
Northwest Freeway
1.97 mi · 4%
Harris Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Colorado Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strongsville
00h 34m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Sheffield Lake?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Strongsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 27.2 miles from Sheffield Lake.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Strongsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Strongsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strongsville.

RAIL

Elyria

23 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

24 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

75 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Sheffield Lake. Straight-line distance: 40.28 mi (64.82 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Sheffield Lake

#2 Sheffield Lake

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Population8,952
Coordinates41.4875400, -82.1015400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Sheffield Lake (-82.10154, 41.48754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.14 $16.29
Premium $4.79 $9.20 $18.39
Diesel $4.30 $8.26 $16.53

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Sheffield Lake. The current time is 12:25:31.

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.