How far is Westlake, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Westlake, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the state of Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westlake and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westlake and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on Beechwood Drive
773 ft · 39 sec · Beechwood Drive
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
54 m · 10 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Forest Parkway
705 ft · 38 sec · Forest Parkway
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Turn left onto Center Ridge Road
1377 ft · 41 sec · Center Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Canterbury Road
1195 ft · 37 sec · Canterbury Road
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Turn left onto Westwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Westwood Road
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Turn right onto Clague Road
2 mi · 4 min · Clague Road
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Turn left onto I 480 East: Cleveland
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
3139 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
2464 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron
1914 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
2448 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron
2630 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard
1764 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
799 ft · 25 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 Westlake 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 00h 19m
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 Westlake and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westlake to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Westlake and 24.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westlake and Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westlake and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 31.61 mi (50.87 km).
#1 Westlake
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 31,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553200, -81.9179200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
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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