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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Wellston, OH is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.83 mi
04h 08m
Flight
149.55 mi
240.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.55 mi
Kilometers
240.67 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.83 mi
Kilometers
302.28 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellston
Sun, Apr 19, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Wellston
Sun, Apr 19, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
New Concord
OH

Village in Muskingum County, Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
94 mi
02h 04m
To Wellston
93.9 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.3 mi · 58 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Elm Street

    831 ft · 23 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Marietta Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Marietta Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Maysville Pike

    17.1 mi · 26 min · Maysville Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    982 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    3065 ft · 1 min · South Market Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 668

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 668

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Logan Street

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Logan Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Continue on East Hunter Street

    1200 ft · 31 sec · East Hunter Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2923 ft · 60 sec · North Mulberry Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Falls Street

    32.3 mi · 49 min · Falls Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
86 mi · 46%
Falls Street
32.3 mi · 17%
I 70 West
24.9 mi · 13%
Maysville Pike
17.1 mi · 9%
Logan Street
5.81 mi · 3%
State Route 668
5.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

49.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Concord
02h 04m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Wellston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 93.9 miles from Wellston.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cuyahoga Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Wellston.

Stop Ideas Near New Concord

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Alliance

116 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Wellston. Straight-line distance: 149.55 mi (240.67 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Wellston

City in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,532
Coordinates39.1234100, -82.5329400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Wellston (-82.53294, 39.12341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.09 L · about $24.56
Round trip
$49.13
13.26 gal · 50.18 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.56 $49.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.12 $56.25
Premium $4.79 $31.76 $63.52
Diesel $4.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Wellston. The current time is 07:28:39.

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.