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

The driving distance from Kenton, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.13 mi
02h 21m
Flight
115.98 mi
186.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.98 mi
Kilometers
186.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.13 mi
Kilometers
235.17 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 5, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Kenton
Tue, May 5, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenton
2026-05-05T02:06
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 5, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenton
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
Ontario
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Kenton
69.8 mi
01h 10m
To Cuyahoga Falls
76.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    140 m · 15 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    11.4 mi · 19 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mad River Street

    2337 ft · 57 sec · Mad River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Warehouse Street

    137 m · 18 sec · Warehouse Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Lima Street

    700 ft · 16 sec · West Lima Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Martin Street

    664 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Gage Street

    1494 ft · 32 sec · West Gage Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wells Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wells Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1665 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenton and Cuyahoga Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wells Road
65.6 mi · 45%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 22%
I 76
18.3 mi · 13%
North Main Street
11.4 mi · 8%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 3%
I 76 East
3.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wells Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontario
01h 10m from Kenton
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenton 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 Kenton to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Kenton and 76.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Ontario

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

112 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 115.98 mi (186.65 km).

Kenton

#1 Kenton

City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

Population8,216
Coordinates40.6470000, -83.6096500
Altitude302
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: West Franklin Street (-83.609641, 40.647221)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.79 $24.72 $49.43
Diesel $4.30 $22.21 $44.42

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenton and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 02:06:04.

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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.