How far is East Cleveland, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from East Cleveland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.8 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.01 mi
45.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.01 mi
Kilometers
45.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.8 mi
Kilometers
54.4 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in East Cleveland
Wed, Jun 3, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Cleveland
2026-06-03T00:07
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Cleveland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Northfield
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio

From East Cleveland
15.6 mi
00h 22m
To Cuyahoga Falls
18.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Cleveland and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Euclid Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lee Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Lee Road

    3.8 mi · 11 min · Lee Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road

    1582 ft · 38 sec · Warrensville Center Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northfield Road

    801 ft · 14 sec · Northfield Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mueti Drive

    1322 ft · 22 sec · Mueti Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Akron Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
11.2 mi · 33%
Outerbelt East Freeway
6.18 mi · 18%
Lee Road
3.75 mi · 11%
Northfield Road
2.87 mi · 8%
Outerbelt South Freeway
1.66 mi · 5%
Chagrin Boulevard
1.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 22m from East Cleveland
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Cleveland and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Cleveland to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from East Cleveland and 18.2 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Cleveland and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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 Northfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 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 11.9 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 Northfield.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Cleveland and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.08 km).

East Cleveland

#1 East Cleveland

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population16,797
Coordinates41.5331100, -81.5790100
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Cuyahoga Falls

#2 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Euclid Avenue (-81.579065, 41.533143)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.79 $5.70 $11.40
Diesel $4.30 $5.12 $10.24

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between East Cleveland and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 00:07:05.

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.