How far is Lewis Center, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Lewis Center, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.02 mi
01h 56m
Flight
102.81 mi
165.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.81 mi
Kilometers
165.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.94 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Nov 7, 3:31 PM EST
Return by in Lewis Center
Sat, Nov 7, 5:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewis Center
2026-11-07T13:35
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Nov 7, 3:31 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewis Center
9:30 PM EST
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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lewis Center
58 mi
00h 58m
To Cuyahoga Falls
60.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewis Center and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    86 m · 18 sec · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    98 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lewis Center Road

    788 ft · 16 sec · Lewis Center Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Center Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Lewis Center Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Center Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lewis Center Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Old State Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Old State Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cheshire Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Cheshire Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Cheshire Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cheshire Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Africa Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Africa Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 37 East

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
79.4 mi · 67%
I 76
18.3 mi · 16%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 4%
I 76 East
3.67 mi · 3%
South Old State Road
2.97 mi · 3%
Africa Road
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

78.1 mi · 01h 24m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
00h 58m from Lewis Center
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewis Center and Rain Showers Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewis Center to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Lewis Center and 60.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewis Center and Rain Showers Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewis Center and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 102.81 mi (165.46 km).

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#1 Lewis Center

Situated in central Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Orange Township in Delaware County, roughly north of Columbus.

Population0
Coordinates40.1984000, -83.0101800
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: Franklin Street (-83.010178, 40.198422)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.63
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $16.32 $32.63
Mid-grade $4.50 $18.75 $37.50
Premium $5.04 $21.03 $42.07
Diesel $6.36 $26.51 $53.02

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewis Center and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 13:35:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.