How far is Middleburg Heights, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Middleburg Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.75 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.2 mi
37.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.75 mi
Kilometers
60.75 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Middleburg Heights
Sun, May 31, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleburg Heights
2026-05-31T06:14
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleburg Heights
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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Middleburg Heights
15.3 mi
00h 22m
To Cuyahoga Falls
22.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg Heights and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Pearl Road

    3030 ft · 1 min · Pearl Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2030 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2464 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleburg Heights 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 48%
Akron Expressway
8.09 mi · 21%
Pearl Road
1.79 mi · 5%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 3%
Broad Boulevard
0.49 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 22m from Middleburg Heights
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middleburg Heights and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middleburg Heights to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Middleburg Heights and 22.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middleburg Heights and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleburg Heights and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.33 km).

Middleburg Heights

#1 Middleburg Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population15,340
Coordinates41.3614400, -81.8129100
Altitude259
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: Pearl Road (-81.812754, 41.361327)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.64 $11.28
Premium $4.79 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.30 $5.72 $11.45

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Middleburg Heights and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 06:14:56.

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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.