How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Willowick, OH?
The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Willowick, OH is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Willowick.
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Start on 2nd Street
8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Euclid Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · Euclid Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 East: Painesville
2285 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willowick, East 305th Street
1662 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East 305th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 305th Street
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Turn left onto Powell Road
13 m · 2 sec · Powell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Willowick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
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 Willowick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Willowick?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 20.1 miles from Willowick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 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 Willowick.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Willowick. Straight-line distance: 34.5 mi (55.52 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 Willowick
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 14,067 |
| Coordinates | 41.6331000, -81.4687300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willowick (-81.46873, 41.6331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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