How far is Nelsonville, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Nelsonville, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Guernsey County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelsonville and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on the route
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Burr Oak Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Continue on Burr Oak Boulevard
43 m · 12 sec · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.6 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hwy 312
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
25 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Continue on South Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Continue on South 6th Street
1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
3199 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
86.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard
1620 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelsonville and Cuyahoga Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
86.3 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Nelsonville and 81.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nelsonville and Partly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelsonville and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 122.26 mi (196.76 km).
#1 Nelsonville
City in Athens County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 39.4586800, -82.2318200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cuyahoga Falls
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.1339400, -81.4845600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.22 | $48.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.35 | $54.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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