How far is Riverside, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Riverside, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.23 mi
03h 44m
Flight
217.57 mi
350.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.57 mi
Kilometers
350.14 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.23 mi
Kilometers
391.44 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Riverside
Thu, Jun 4, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-06-03T18:21
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Riverside
122.5 mi
01h 52m
To Cuyahoga Falls
120.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Cuyahoga Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    558 ft · 25 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on River Road

    32 m · 10 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 6th Street Viaduct

    1432 ft · 21 sec · 6th Street Viaduct

  5. 5

    Continue on West 6th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    30.8 mi · 38 min · Northeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Cuyahoga Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
171 mi · 70%
Northeast Expressway
30.8 mi · 13%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 2%
I 76 East
3.67 mi · 2%
River Road
3.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
01h 52m from Riverside
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Riverside and 120.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverlea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverlea.

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 217.57 mi (350.14 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

City in Ohio

Population25,169
Coordinates39.0775600, -84.6030000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Cuyahoga Falls

#2 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-84.602884, 39.077303)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.49 L · about $31.79
Round trip
$63.58
17.16 gal · 64.98 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.79 $63.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.40 $72.79
Premium $4.79 $41.10 $82.20
Diesel $4.30 $36.93 $73.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 18:21:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.