How far is Powell, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Powell, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powell and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on South Liberty Street
20 m · 7 sec · South Liberty Street
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Turn right onto East Olentangy Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Olentangy Street
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Continue on West Powell Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Powell Road
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Continue on Polaris Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Polaris Parkway
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Turn left onto Gemini Place
1.2 mi · 3 min · Gemini Place
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
2267 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Powell 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
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Powell and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Powell to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Powell and 61.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Powell and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powell and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 107.24 mi (172.59 km).
#1 Powell
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,972 |
| Coordinates | 40.1578400, -83.0751900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.04 | $32.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
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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