How far is Reading, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Reading, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on Market Street
78 m · 17 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Benson Street
960 ft · 35 sec · West Benson Street
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Continue on East Benson Avenue
3244 ft · 2 min · East Benson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Columbia Avenue
1243 ft · 46 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Road
134 m · 21 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
862 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
2386 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Reading 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
Keep slight left
100 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Frost leaving Reading 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 Reading to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Reading and 114 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Reading and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 204.42 mi (328.98 km).
#1 Reading
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,204 |
| Coordinates | 39.2236700, -84.4421600 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.36 | $68.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.80 | $77.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
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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