How far is Howard, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Howard, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.34 mi
01h 44m
Flight
66.79 mi
107.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.79 mi
Kilometers
107.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.34 mi
Kilometers
132.52 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Mon, May 18, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in Howard
Mon, May 18, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howard
2026-05-18T12:59
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Mon, May 18, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howard
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
Wooster
OH

City in Ohio

From Howard
40.9 mi
00h 52m
To Cuyahoga Falls
41.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Howard and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    82 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coshocton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    143 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    51 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millersburg Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road

    1226 ft · 27 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Wooster Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Wooster Road

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Wooster Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bever Street

    2283 ft · 52 sec · North Bever Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Bowman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bowman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Akron Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Akron Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Akron Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Akron Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Akron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Akron Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Akron Road

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Akron Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward SR 21 North: Cleveland

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

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

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard 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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wooster Road
27.2 mi · 33%
Akron Road
18.4 mi · 22%
I 76 East
8.74 mi · 11%
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.88 mi · 8%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 6%
SR 21 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Wooster Road

Turn straight onto Wooster Road

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wooster
00h 52m from Howard
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Howard 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 Howard to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Howard and 41.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wooster

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 66.79 mi (107.49 km).

Howard

#1 Howard

Township in Knox County, Ohio

Population6,023
Coordinates40.4075600, -82.3268200
Altitude274
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: (-82.326818, 40.407561)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.56
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.78 $21.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.34 $24.69
Premium $4.79 $13.94 $27.88
Diesel $4.30 $12.52 $25.05

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Howard and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 12:59:33.

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.