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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.62 mi
00h 19m
Flight
6.73 mi
10.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.73 mi
Kilometers
10.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.62 mi
Kilometers
12.27 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T12:29
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kent
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tallmadge
OH

City in Ohio

From Kent
4.2 mi
00h 09m
To Cuyahoga Falls
3.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    65 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1405 ft · 43 sec · Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Summit Street

    74 m · 9 sec · West Summit Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mogadore Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mogadore Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Howe Road

    38 m · 2 sec · East Howe Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Howe Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · East Howe Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Tallmadge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tallmadge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Broad Boulevard

    1542 ft · 47 sec · Broad Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Howe Road
2.65 mi · 35%
Mogadore Road
1.26 mi · 17%
Tallmadge Road
1.21 mi · 16%
Broad Boulevard
0.29 mi · 4%
Franklin Avenue
0.27 mi · 3%
West Summit Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tallmadge
00h 09m from Kent
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

50 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

113 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 6.73 mi (10.83 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

Population29,319
Coordinates41.1536700, -81.3578900
Altitude325
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: East Main Street (-81.357891, 41.153771)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.00
Round trip
$2.00
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 12:29:17.

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.