Origin
Broadview Heights, OH
Evening in Broadview Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broadview Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broadview Heights, OH
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Broadview Heights to Cuyahoga Falls, you are looking at a quick, 22.5-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is a highly economical route for those needing to move between these Ohio communities. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it serves as a reliable connection rather than a complex expedition. You will rely primarily on the Willow Freeway, the Ohio Turnpike, and the Akron Expressway to complete your transit. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal transit time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Willow Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Royalton Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadview Heights, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on SR 82
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Royalton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 77 South: Akron
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 77
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 146
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 8
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
17
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Ohio Turnpike
(6.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Evening in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should be prepared for a consistent, fast-paced experience as you navigate the transition between these regional hubs. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 8.1 miles along the Akron Expressway, allowing for a steady rhythm once you merge onto the main arterial roads. While the route lacks the complexity of winding local backroads, it offers a predictable driving environment that minimizes the need for frequent navigation changes. Expect a functional, interstate-style experience that prioritizes efficiency over scenic diversions.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,193 ft
671 ft
Total Climb
487 ft
Total Descent
651 ft
Highest Point
1,193 ft
Elevation Range
522 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broadview Heights, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Akron.
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Toledo
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Akron
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
|
via SR 8
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Akron Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cuyahoga Falls, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cuyahoga Falls, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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