How far is Wickliffe, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Wickliffe, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wickliffe and Cuyahoga Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickliffe and Cuyahoga Falls.
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Start on Country Club Drive
61 m · 13 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
3092 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Maplegrove Road
153 m · 22 sec · Maplegrove Road
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Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road
78 m · 6 sec · S.O.M. Center Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Cleveland
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1445 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.2 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
11.2 mi · 13 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 · 4 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 Wickliffe 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.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wickliffe and Areas Of Frost then 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 Wickliffe to Cuyahoga Falls?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Wickliffe and 18.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wickliffe and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Cuyahoga Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wickliffe and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 32.61 mi (52.48 km).
#1 Wickliffe
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,728 |
| Coordinates | 41.6053300, -81.4534500 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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