How far is Union City, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Union City, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
240.76 mi
03h 53m
Flight
185.6 mi
298.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.6 mi
Kilometers
298.7 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.76 mi
Kilometers
387.47 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-15T17:46
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Union City
120.3 mi
01h 56m
To Cuyahoga Falls
120.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Elm Street

    71 m · 6 sec · East Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North State Line Street

    655 ft · 22 sec · North State Line Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wayne Street

    630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

    57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sweitzer Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dayton Road

    17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  22. 22

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 42%
South Dayton Greenville Pike
75.3 mi · 31%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Dayton Road
17 mi · 7%
East Main Street
11.3 mi · 5%
Akron Expressway
4.66 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
185.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
01h 56m from Union City
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City 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 Union City to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Union City and 120.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 185.6 mi (298.7 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

Village in the United States

Population6,843
Coordinates40.1994911, -84.8052397
Altitude338
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 Elm Street (-84.805197, 40.199398)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.99
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.49 $62.99
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.06 $72.11
Premium $4.79 $40.72 $81.43
Diesel $4.30 $36.58 $73.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 17:46:42.

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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.