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

The driving distance from Trotwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 208 miles (334.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.99 mi
03h 13m
Flight
174.94 mi
281.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.94 mi
Kilometers
281.54 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.99 mi
Kilometers
334.73 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Fri, Apr 24, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Trotwood
Fri, Apr 24, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trotwood
2026-04-24T06:34
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Fri, Apr 24, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trotwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Trotwood
103.8 mi
01h 36m
To Cuyahoga Falls
104.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    13 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue

    2367 ft · 47 sec · North Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1382 ft · 28 sec · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Union Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Westbrook Road

    94 m · 12 sec · East Westbrook Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union Road

    2910 ft · 1 min · Union Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Salem Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Salem Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hoke Road

    1662 ft · 47 sec · Hoke Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1951 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trotwood 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 48%
I 70 East
69.6 mi · 33%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 2%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
I 76 East
3.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 36m from Trotwood
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trotwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 103.8 miles from Trotwood and 104.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Trotwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Trotwood and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 174.94 mi (281.54 km).

Trotwood

#1 Trotwood

City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

Population24,433
Coordinates39.7972800, -84.3113300
Altitude256
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: East Main Street (-84.311329, 39.797345)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.78 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.39
14.68 gal · 55.56 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.19 $54.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.14 $62.27
Premium $4.79 $35.16 $70.32
Diesel $4.30 $31.59 $63.18

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Trotwood and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 06:34:52.

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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.