How far is Springfield, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on South Limestone Street
562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn right onto East Columbia Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbia Street
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Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue
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Continue on Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Springfield 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.
State Route 37 East
Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Springfield and 91 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 147.93 mi (238.07 km).
#1 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.17 | $52.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.55 | $59.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.56 | $53.11 |
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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