How far is Saint Marys, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
188.1 mi
02h 56m
Flight
157.24 mi
253.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.24 mi
Kilometers
253.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.1 mi
Kilometers
302.72 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Saint Marys
93.4 mi
01h 28m
To Cuyahoga Falls
94.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on South Front Street

    32 m · 9 sec · South Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    1705 ft · 47 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 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 Saint Marys and Cuyahoga Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 25%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 17%
I 75 North
24.7 mi · 13%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
North Spruce Street
12.1 mi · 6%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
01h 28m from Saint Marys
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Marys to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Saint Marys and 94.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 157.24 mi (253.06 km).

Saint Marys

#1 Saint Marys

City in Ohio, United States

Population8,113
Coordinates40.5422700, -84.3894000
Altitude264
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: South Front Street (-84.38935, 40.542288)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.13 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
13.28 gal · 50.26 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.17 $56.33
Premium $4.79 $31.81 $63.61
Diesel $4.30 $28.58 $57.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Marys and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 23:46:21.

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.