How far is Kent, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Kent, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on East Main Street
65 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1405 ft · 43 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto West Summit Street
74 m · 9 sec · West Summit Street
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Turn left onto Mogadore Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Mogadore Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Howe Road
38 m · 2 sec · East Howe Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Howe Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · East Howe Road
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Turn slight right onto Tallmadge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Tallmadge Road
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Continue on Broad Boulevard
1542 ft · 47 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Cuyahoga Falls.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
2.66 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Tallmadge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Kent and 3.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kent and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Tallmadge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tallmadge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 6.73 mi (10.83 km).
#1 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cuyahoga Falls
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.1339400, -81.4845600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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