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

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Wickliffe, OH is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
36.48 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.61 mi
52.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.61 mi
Kilometers
52.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.48 mi
Kilometers
58.71 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wickliffe
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 12, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Wickliffe
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Bedford
OH

Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cuyahoga Falls
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Wickliffe
18.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 90

    2015 ft · 29 sec · I 90

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 91: Willoughby Hills, Willoughby

    2097 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road

    2131 ft · 59 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Maplegrove Road

    153 m · 19 sec · Maplegrove Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3092 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    61 m · 9 sec · Country Club Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 41%
Akron Expressway
10.5 mi · 29%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 23%
Ridge Road
0.59 mi · 2%
Broad Boulevard
0.58 mi · 2%
S.O.M. Center Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 23m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Mostly Sunny near Wickliffe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 18.2 miles from Wickliffe.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 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 Wickliffe.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

18 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

47 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

64 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Wickliffe. Straight-line distance: 32.61 mi (52.48 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

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

#2 Wickliffe

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Population12,728
Coordinates41.6053300, -81.4534500
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Wickliffe (-81.45345, 41.60533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.47 $10.94
Premium $4.79 $6.18 $12.36
Diesel $4.30 $5.55 $11.10

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 Wickliffe. The current time is 21:49:57.

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.