How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Upper Sandusky, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Upper Sandusky, OH is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Upper Sandusky.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Upper Sandusky.
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Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
797 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
1203 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
3265 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Wyandot Avenue East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wyandot Avenue East
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Turn left onto South Sandusky Avenue
24 m · 1 sec · South Sandusky Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sandusky Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Upper Sandusky.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Upper Sandusky.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Upper Sandusky?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 55.7 miles from Upper Sandusky.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Upper Sandusky.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Upper Sandusky. Straight-line distance: 96.08 mi (154.63 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 Upper Sandusky
County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,436 |
| Coordinates | 40.8272800, -83.2813100 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Sandusky (-83.28131, 40.82728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
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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