How far is Pickerington, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Pickerington, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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.
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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 02h 20m.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pickerington and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickerington and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on North Center Street
20 m · 5 sec · North Center Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Street
1504 ft · 55 sec · East Columbus Street
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Turn right onto Hill Road North
4 mi · 7 min · Hill Road North
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Columbus
1540 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
1797 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3160 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
2884 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left
3102 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway
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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 Pickerington 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 71 North
Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 01h 36m
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 leaving Pickerington and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pickerington to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Pickerington and 72 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pickerington and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pickerington and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 109.08 mi (175.55 km).
#1 Pickerington
City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States
| Population | 22,835 |
| Coordinates | 39.8842300, -82.7535000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.75 | $37.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.46 | $42.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
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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