How far is Highland Heights, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Highland Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
30.75 mi
00h 36m
Flight
28.89 mi
46.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.48 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Highland Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Heights
2026-04-18T23:22
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highland Heights
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 Highland Heights
15.3 mi
00h 18m
To Cuyahoga Falls
15.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Heights and Cuyahoga Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Heights and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bishop Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bishop Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brainard Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Brainard Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cedar Road

    1545 ft · 45 sec · Cedar Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Akron Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Heights 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.4 mi · 44%
Akron Expressway
11.2 mi · 36%
Brainard Road
2.62 mi · 9%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 5%
Bishop Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Broad Boulevard
0.49 mi · 2%
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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 18m from Highland Heights
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Heights to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 15.3 miles from Highland Heights and 15.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 14.8 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 Highland Heights and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 28.89 mi (46.49 km).

Highland Heights

#1 Highland Heights

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population8,335
Coordinates41.5520000, -81.4784500
Altitude286
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: (-81.478451, 41.551956)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.08
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.04 $8.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.62 $9.25
Premium $4.79 $5.22 $10.44
Diesel $4.30 $4.69 $9.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Heights and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 23:22:47.

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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.