How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Stow, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Stow, OH is about 3.1 miles (5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Stow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Stow.
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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
639 ft · 10 sec · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59 East: Front Street, Stow
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Front Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Kent Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Kent Road
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Turn left onto Darrow Road
6 m · 1 sec · Darrow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Darrow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Stow.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kent Road
Continue on Kent Road
1.66 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Stow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Stow?
The road trip is about 3.1 miles (5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 1.6 miles from Stow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 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 Chance Rain Showers near Stow.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. Straight-line distance: 2.9 mi (4.66 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 Stow
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 34,714 |
| Coordinates | 41.1595000, -81.4403900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stow (-81.44039, 41.1595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.41 | $0.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $0.53 | $1.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $0.47 | $0.95 |
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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