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

The driving distance from Waterville, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.55 mi
02h 08m
Flight
118.65 mi
190.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.65 mi
Kilometers
190.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.55 mi
Kilometers
221.36 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM EDT
Return by in Waterville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-04-19T13:03
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Waterville
68.7 mi
01h 04m
To Cuyahoga Falls
68.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    37 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    124 m · 11 sec · Mechanic Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Wayne Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 24 East: Toledo

    3183 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Anthony Wayne Trail

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Anthony Wayne Trail

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

    2702 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90

    2593 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

    2594 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland

    2448 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron

    1914 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    2448 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron

    2630 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
115 mi · 84%
Akron Expressway
8.09 mi · 6%
I 475 South
3.95 mi · 3%
Anthony Wayne Trail
3.34 mi · 2%
I 75 North
2.75 mi · 2%
I 80
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

77 mi · 01h 22m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 04m from Waterville
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterville 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 Waterville to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Waterville and 68.8 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.97 one way or $35.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterville and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 118.65 mi (190.95 km).

Waterville

#1 Waterville

City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,596
Coordinates41.5008900, -83.7182700
Altitude187
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: North 2nd Street (-83.718332, 41.500894)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $17.97
Round trip
$35.94
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.97 $35.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.57 $41.15
Premium $4.79 $23.23 $46.46
Diesel $4.30 $20.87 $41.75

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 Waterville and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 13:03:23.

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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.