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

The driving distance from Oberlin, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.76 mi
00h 58m
Flight
39.66 mi
63.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.66 mi
Kilometers
63.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.76 mi
Kilometers
89.74 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, May 3, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Oberlin
Sun, May 3, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oberlin
2026-05-03T15:31
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, May 3, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oberlin
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
Strongsville
OH

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

From Oberlin
27.2 mi
00h 29m
To Cuyahoga Falls
28.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lorain Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Lorain Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Oberlin Road

    1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Oberlin Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    62 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 20 East: Cleveland

    2857 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Route 20

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Route 20

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 10

    6.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10 East, I 80: Lorain Road, Ohio Turnpike

    1820 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lorain Road

    3033 ft · 1 min · Lorain Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Ohio Turnpike

    1657 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2375 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    27.9 mi · 30 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2448 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oberlin 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
28.2 mi · 51%
Akron Expressway
8.09 mi · 15%
State Route 10
6.28 mi · 11%
Route 20
5.81 mi · 10%
West Lorain Street
1.7 mi · 3%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strongsville
00h 29m from Oberlin
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Oberlin and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Strongsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Oberlin and 28.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Oberlin and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Strongsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Strongsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strongsville.

RAIL

Elyria

23 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

24 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

75 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 39.66 mi (63.83 km).

Oberlin

#1 Oberlin

City in Ohio

Population8,132
Coordinates41.2939400, -82.2173800
Altitude248
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: South Main Street (-82.217302, 41.293938)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.36 $16.71
Premium $4.79 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $4.30 $8.48 $16.96

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Oberlin and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 15:31:48.

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.