How far is Forest Park, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 230.5 miles (371 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.53 mi
03h 31m
Flight
203.96 mi
328.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.96 mi
Kilometers
328.24 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.53 mi
Kilometers
371 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Park
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Forest Park
116.1 mi
01h 45m
To Cuyahoga Falls
114.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Kenn Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Kenn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Kemper Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springfield Pike

    1959 ft · 45 sec · Springfield Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
172 mi · 75%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Circle Freeway
7.16 mi · 3%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 2%
I 76 East
3.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 45m from Forest Park
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Park and Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 230.5 miles (371 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Forest Park and 114.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.12 one way or $60.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Park and Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 203.96 mi (328.24 km).

Forest Park

#1 Forest Park

City in United States of America

Population18,534
Coordinates39.2903400, -84.5041100
Altitude255
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: Kenn Road (-84.504002, 39.29032)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.79 L · about $30.12
Round trip
$60.24
16.26 gal · 61.58 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.12 $60.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.49 $68.97
Premium $4.79 $38.94 $77.89
Diesel $4.30 $34.99 $69.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Park and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 01:59:58.

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.