How far is Dent, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Dent, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dent and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dent and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Dayton
2440 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1773 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left
3102 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard
1620 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dent and Cuyahoga Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
100 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dent and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dent to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Dent and 121.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dent and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dent and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 214.63 mi (345.42 km).
#1 Dent
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 10,497 |
| Coordinates | 39.1858900, -84.6513400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cuyahoga Falls
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.1339400, -81.4845600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.69 | $73.39 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.43 | $82.87 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
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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