How far is Mad River, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Mad River, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 186 miles (299.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
185.99 mi
02h 56m
Flight
154.09 mi
247.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.09 mi
Kilometers
247.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.99 mi
Kilometers
299.33 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Mad River
Thu, Apr 16, 12:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mad River
2026-04-16T06:47
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mad River
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Mad River
87.6 mi
01h 28m
To Cuyahoga Falls
98.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mad River and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Wynn Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Wynn Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tecumseh Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dayton Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dayton Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dayton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Dayton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    1969 ft · 39 sec · Dayton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bechtle Avenue

    1399 ft · 35 sec · Bechtle Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Columbia Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue

    1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard

    557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lagonda Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Mechanicsburg Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  14. 14

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  24. 24

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mad River 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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
84.3 mi · 45%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 5%
Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 4%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 4%
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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
154.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 28m from Mad River
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mad River 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 Mad River to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Mad River and 98.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mad River and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 154.09 mi (247.99 km).

Mad River

#1 Mad River

Township of Ohio

Population2,750
Coordinates39.8958900, -83.9249300
Altitude265
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: Wynn Road (-83.924394, 39.896071)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.84 L · about $24.30
Round trip
$48.61
13.12 gal · 49.68 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.30 $48.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.83 $55.66
Premium $4.79 $31.42 $62.84
Diesel $4.30 $28.23 $56.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mad River and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 06:47:45.

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.