How far is Port Clinton, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Port Clinton, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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 Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Clinton and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Clinton and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on East 2nd Street
1055 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Fulton Street
598 ft · 19 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto East Perry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street
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Continue on East Harbor Road
124 m · 8 sec · East Harbor Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Continue on OH-2
4 mi · 5 min · OH-2
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
1571 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
3238 ft · 59 sec · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
29 mi · 31 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 Port Clinton and Cuyahoga Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
29 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Sheffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Port Clinton and 49 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Clinton and Partly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Sheffield
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 Sheffield.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Clinton and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 79.8 mi (128.42 km).
#1 Port Clinton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,133 |
| Coordinates | 41.5120000, -82.9376900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
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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