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

The driving distance from Westerville, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
122.95 mi
01h 59m
Flight
102.89 mi
165.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.89 mi
Kilometers
165.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.95 mi
Kilometers
197.87 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Westerville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerville
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westerville
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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Westerville
59.8 mi
00h 59m
To Cuyahoga Falls
63.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East College Avenue

    716 ft · 26 sec · East College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Road West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Line Road West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Worthington Road

    158 m · 10 sec · Worthington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orion Place

    51 m · 4 sec · Orion Place

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Orion Place

    2970 ft · 1 min · Orion Place

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ikea Way

    703 ft · 25 sec · Ikea Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2221 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westerville 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
87.1 mi · 71%
I 76
18.3 mi · 15%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 4%
I 76 East
3.67 mi · 3%
County Line Road West
1.89 mi · 2%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
00h 59m from Westerville
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westerville and 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 Westerville to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Westerville and 63.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.08 one way or $32.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westerville and Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westerville and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 102.89 mi (165.58 km).

Westerville

#1 Westerville

City in Ohio

Population32,567
Coordinates40.1261700, -82.9290700
Altitude265
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 College Avenue (-82.929087, 40.126246)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.42 L · about $16.08
Round trip
$32.16
8.68 gal · 32.84 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.08 $32.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.41 $36.82
Premium $4.79 $20.79 $41.58
Diesel $4.30 $18.68 $37.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westerville and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 02:00:02.

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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.