How far is Olmsted, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Olmsted, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in the state of Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on Carey Lane
2 m · 5 sec · Carey Lane
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1208 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn right onto Butternut Ridge Road
872 ft · 28 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Great Northern Boulevard
1955 ft · 44 sec · Great Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 480 East: Cleveland
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
3139 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
2464 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron
1914 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
2448 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron
2630 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard
1764 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
799 ft · 25 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 Olmsted 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.
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.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olmsted and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cuyahoga Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Olmsted and 22.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Olmsted and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 km).
#1 Olmsted
Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
| Population | 13,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.4069900, -81.8968000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
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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