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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 09m.
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.
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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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
34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 254: Sheffield Village, Avon
1273 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
1284 ft · 28 sec · Detroit Road
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Turn left onto North Abbe Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Abbe Road
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Turn left onto Colorado Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Harris Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Harris Road
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Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue
1834 ft · 52 sec · Ferndale Avenue
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Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue
960 ft · 47 sec · Pasadena Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivanhoe Avenue
26 m · 4 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue
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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.
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
34.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
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.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strongsville.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
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).
#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 Sheffield Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 8,952 |
| Coordinates | 41.4875400, -82.1015400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheffield Lake (-82.10154, 41.48754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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