How far is Rocky River, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Rocky River, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.8 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.8 mi
Kilometers
68.88 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in Rocky River
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky River
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocky River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Broadview Heights
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Rocky River
20.1 mi
00h 22m
To Cuyahoga Falls
22.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rocky River and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Shoreland Avenue

    1101 ft · 51 sec · Shoreland Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road

    1490 ft · 45 sec · Wooster Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Hilliard Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hilliard Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Hilliard Road

    131 m · 11 sec · Hilliard Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Marginal Drive

    1455 ft · 32 sec · South Marginal Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto McKinley Avenue

    937 ft · 28 sec · McKinley Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    58 m · 5 sec · Riverside Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Rocky River Drive

    1959 ft · 52 sec · Rocky River Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Munn Oval

    2883 ft · 1 min · Munn Oval

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road

    2355 ft · 1 min · Warren Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West 150th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 154th Street

    149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2464 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky River 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 42%
Akron Expressway
8.09 mi · 19%
West 154th Street
7.43 mi · 17%
SR 8 South
0.96 mi · 2%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Hilliard Boulevard
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview Heights
00h 22m from Rocky River
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rocky River 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 Rocky River to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Rocky River and 22.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rocky River and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broadview Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

87 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rocky River and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.18 km).

Rocky River

#1 Rocky River

City in Ohio

Population19,906
Coordinates41.4756000, -81.8393000
Altitude210
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: Shoreland Avenue (-81.839306, 41.475482)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.41 $12.81
Premium $4.79 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $4.30 $6.50 $13.00

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocky River and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 19:19:28.

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.