How far is North Royalton, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from North Royalton, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.58 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.6 mi
28.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.56 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in North Royalton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Royalton
2026-04-18T21:36
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Royalton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Peninsula
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From North Royalton
12.3 mi
00h 15m
To Cuyahoga Falls
12.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Royalton and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    29 m · 6 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Royalton Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Royalton Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Freeway

  5. 5

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    2448 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Royalton and Cuyahoga Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
8.09 mi · 33%
Ohio Turnpike
6.72 mi · 27%
Royalton Road
3.81 mi · 16%
Willow Freeway
2.23 mi · 9%
I 80
1.29 mi · 5%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

8.09 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peninsula
00h 15m from North Royalton
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Royalton 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 North Royalton to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peninsula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from North Royalton and 12.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Royalton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Peninsula

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

32 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Royalton and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).

North Royalton

#1 North Royalton

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population29,952
Coordinates41.3136600, -81.7245700
Altitude366
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: State Road (-81.724522, 41.31366)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.45
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.22 $6.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.69 $7.38
Premium $4.79 $4.17 $8.33
Diesel $4.30 $3.74 $7.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Royalton and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 21:36:14.

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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.