How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.9 miles (304 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.95 mi
04h 20m
Flight
188.92 mi
304.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.92 mi
Kilometers
304.04 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.95 mi
Kilometers
358.8 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Arlington
Sat, May 30, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, May 30, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-30T06:37
Arrive Upper Arlington
Sat, May 30, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Cuyahoga Falls
111.3 mi
02h 10m
To Upper Arlington
111.6 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Upper Arlington.

  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

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Verity Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Germantown Road

    121 m · 12 sec · Germantown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Nelbar Street

    1406 ft · 28 sec · Nelbar Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Shafor Street

    1753 ft · 52 sec · Shafor Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Flemming Road

    1492 ft · 1 min · Flemming Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Ardmore Drive

    835 ft · 37 sec · Ardmore Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ardmore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 45%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 24%
SR 4
27 mi · 12%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
188.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 10m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Upper Arlington?

The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 111.6 miles from Upper Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 188.9 miles (304 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 188.92 mi (304.04 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Upper Arlington

#2 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population35,369
Coordinates39.5161700, -84.3763300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Upper Arlington (-84.37633, 39.51617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.78 L · about $29.16
Round trip
$58.32
15.74 gal · 59.56 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.16 $58.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.38 $66.77
Premium $4.79 $37.70 $75.39
Diesel $4.30 $33.87 $67.74

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Upper Arlington. The current time is 06:37:09.

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.