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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Sylvania, OH is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
143.67 mi
02h 43m
Flight
122.32 mi
196.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.32 mi
Kilometers
196.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.67 mi
Kilometers
231.21 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvania
Wed, May 13, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, May 13, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-13T11:47
Arrive Sylvania
Wed, May 13, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Cuyahoga Falls
71.7 mi
01h 21m
To Sylvania
72 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Reynolds Road

    921 ft · 20 sec · Reynolds Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Dussel Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Dussel Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2784 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 51 South, SR 184: Monroe Street, Sylvania

    2040 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

    40 m · 5 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Erie Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
120 mi · 84%
West Dussel Drive
8.43 mi · 6%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 6%
US 23 North
1.91 mi · 1%
Monroe Street
1.39 mi · 1%
US 20
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 21m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Sylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 72 miles from Sylvania.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Sylvania.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 122.32 mi (196.85 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Sylvania

City near Toledo, Ohio

Population19,515
Coordinates41.7189400, -83.7129900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Sylvania (-83.71299, 41.71894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.19 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.57
10.14 gal · 38.38 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.78 $37.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.51 $43.01
Premium $4.79 $24.29 $48.57
Diesel $4.30 $21.82 $43.64

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Sylvania. The current time is 11:47:56.

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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.