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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Urbana, OH is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
161.09 mi
03h 12m
Flight
138.44 mi
222.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.44 mi
Kilometers
222.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.09 mi
Kilometers
259.25 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Urbana
Tue, May 26, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 26, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-26T07:41
Arrive Urbana
Tue, May 26, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:34 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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
80.5 mi
01h 36m
To Urbana
80.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    11 mi · 17 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.2 mi · 49%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 12%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 11%
US 36 West
15.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
11 mi · 7%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 4%
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 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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 36m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 80.7 miles from Urbana.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbana.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Urbana. Straight-line distance: 138.44 mi (222.79 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Urbana

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

Population11,415
Coordinates40.1083900, -83.7524300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Urbana (-83.75243, 40.10839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.52 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.09
11.36 gal · 43.04 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.04 $42.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.09 $48.19
Premium $4.79 $27.21 $54.41
Diesel $4.30 $24.45 $48.89

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Urbana. The current time is 07:41:21.

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.