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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Springfield, OH is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.52 mi
02h 46m
Flight
147.93 mi
238.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.93 mi
Kilometers
238.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.52 mi
Kilometers
285.69 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-23T03:31
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cuyahoga Falls
84.1 mi
01h 23m
To Springfield
93.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    31.5 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warder Street

    2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East North Street

    2736 ft · 60 sec · East North Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Fountain Avenue

    1391 ft · 45 sec · North Fountain Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East High Street

    145 m · 23 sec · East High Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Limestone Street

    111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.2 mi · 45%
US 36 West
31.6 mi · 18%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 11%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 10%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

78 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 23m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 93.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 147.93 mi (238.07 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.71 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.39
12.52 gal · 47.42 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.19 $46.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.55 $53.11
Premium $4.79 $29.99 $59.97
Diesel $4.30 $26.94 $53.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Springfield. The current time is 03:31:39.

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.