How far is Grove City, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

Fastest route

The route from Grove City, Ohio, USA to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA takes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of 142 miles. The fastest route currently avoids road closures on I-76 E.

Directions

  1. Start by getting on I-270 E from US-62 E/Harrisburg Pike.
  2. Head southwest on 1st St toward Civic Pl.
  3. Turn right onto US-62 E/Broadway/Harrisburg Pike and continue to follow US-62 E/Harrisburg Pike.
  4. Use the right lane to take the ramp onto I-270 E.
  5. Take I-71 N and US-224 E to Broad Blvd in Cuyahoga Falls. Take exit 5A from OH-8 N.
  6. Take exit 55A to merge onto I-71 N toward Columbus.
  7. Keep left to continue toward I-71 N and keep right at the fork to continue on Exit 101 A, following signs for I-71 N/I-670/Cleveland.
  8. Take the exit onto I-76/US-224 E toward Akron and keep left at the fork to continue on US-224 E.
  9. Continue onto I-277 E/US-224 E and use the 2nd lane from the left to continue on US-224 E.
  10. Take exit 4B to merge onto I-77 N toward Akron.
  11. Keep left at the fork to continue on OH-8 N, following signs for Cuyahoga Falls.
  12. Take exit 5A for Broad Blvd and turn left onto Broad Blvd.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸš— Make sure to check for any updates or closures on the roads before starting your journey.
  • β›½ Plan to refuel your vehicle if needed before getting on the highways.
  • πŸ“± Consider using a GPS navigation app to help you stay on the correct route.
  • πŸ•’ Leave with enough time to account for possible traffic or delays along the way.
  • πŸ›£οΈ Follow the road signs and exit numbers to stay on the designated route.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Familiarize yourself with the major highways mentioned in the directions (I-270, I-71, I-76, I-277, and OH-8) to navigate with ease.
  • 🏒 Broad Blvd is your destination in Cuyahoga Falls. Ensure you follow the signs to locate it easily.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.91 mi
02h 14m
Flight
120.94 mi
194.64 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.94 mi
Kilometers
194.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.91 mi
Kilometers
226.77 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, May 14, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Grove City
Thu, May 14, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove City
2026-05-14T03:54
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, May 14, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove City
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Grove City
69.2 mi
01h 07m
To Cuyahoga Falls
71.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64Β°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
60Β°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove City and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on First Street

    46 m Β· 7 sec Β· First Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Civic Place

    84 m Β· 11 sec Β· Civic Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    1.7 mi Β· 4 min Β· Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    3.8 mi Β· 7 min Β· Harrisburg Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Mound Street

    1360 ft Β· 36 sec Β· West Mound Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1285 ft Β· 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    2836 ft Β· 44 sec Β· West Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi Β· 2 min Β· South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km Β· 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi Β· 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

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

    1162 ft Β· 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km Β· 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi Β· 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi Β· 2 min Β· Kenmore Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi Β· 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi Β· 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft Β· 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi Β· 6 min Β· Akron Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft Β· 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft Β· 32 sec Β· Broad Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m Β· 2 sec Β· 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grove City 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
101 mi Β· 72%
I 76
18.3 mi Β· 13%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi Β· 3%
Harrisburg Pike
3.76 mi Β· 3%
I 76 East
3.67 mi Β· 3%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi Β· 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi Β· 01h 49m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 07m from Grove City
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grove City and Partly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grove City to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Grove City and 71.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.41 one way or $36.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grove City and Partly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove City and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 120.94 mi (194.64 km).

Grove City

#1 Grove City

A city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population41,820
Coordinates39.8814500, -83.0929600
Altitude259
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: First Street (-83.09303, 39.881486)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.82 L Β· about $18.41
Round trip
$36.83
9.94 gal Β· 37.64 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.41 $36.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.08 $42.17
Premium $4.79 $23.81 $47.61
Diesel $4.30 $21.39 $42.78

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 Β· May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Grove City and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 03:54:51.

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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.