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

The driving distance from Russell, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
215.2 mi
03h 34m
Flight
177.55 mi
285.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.55 mi
Kilometers
285.74 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.2 mi
Kilometers
346.33 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Russell
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russell
2026-04-17T21:39
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russell
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Russell
101.6 mi
01h 47m
To Cuyahoga Falls
113.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Russell Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Russell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North High Street

    25.5 mi · 38 min · North High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  7. 7

    Continue on Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Columbus Street

    9 mi · 13 min · West Columbus Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    2543 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  16. 16

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell 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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
102 mi · 48%
North High Street
25.5 mi · 12%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 6%
South Freeway
11.4 mi · 5%
West Columbus Street
8.99 mi · 4%
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 47m from Russell
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Russell and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russell to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Russell and 113.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Russell and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkshire, 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 Berkshire.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 177.55 mi (285.74 km).

Russell

#1 Russell

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population5,177
Coordinates39.2195100, -83.7285300
Altitude320
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: Russell Road (-83.72854, 39.219512)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.75 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.24
15.18 gal · 57.5 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.12 $56.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.20 $64.39
Premium $4.79 $36.36 $72.71
Diesel $4.30 $32.67 $65.33

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Russell and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 21:39:58.

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.