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

The driving distance from Monroe, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.02 mi
03h 31m
Flight
191.54 mi
308.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.54 mi
Kilometers
308.25 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.02 mi
Kilometers
350.87 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 26, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Tue, May 26, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-26T12:30
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 26, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Monroe
113.3 mi
01h 45m
To Cuyahoga Falls
104.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lebanon Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    715 ft · 12 sec · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    560 ft · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2354 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  18. 18

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 46%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 24%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 12%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 6%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 45m from Monroe
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Monroe and Partly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Monroe and 104.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.49 one way or $56.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Monroe and Partly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 191.54 mi (308.25 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in Ohio, United States

Population14,183
Coordinates39.4403400, -84.3621600
Altitude254
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: Lebanon Street (-84.362154, 39.440398)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.12 L · about $28.49
Round trip
$56.98
15.38 gal · 58.24 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.49 $56.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.79 $36.84 $73.67
Diesel $4.30 $33.10 $66.20

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 12:30:15.

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.