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Trip from Colerain, 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

2h 9m

Distance

100.1 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Colerain, OH, OH

Colerain, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Trip Overview

Colerain, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is 100.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m via Water Street, Cadiz-Dennison Road, and Cadiz-Harrisville Road, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, so keep your attention focused. With only 100 miles, this is a straightforward, same-day excursion perfect for a leisurely afternoon drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.1 miles from Colerain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Water Street 59.1 mi 1h 8m
Cadiz-Dennison Road 21.4 mi 30m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
Pleasant Grove Road 4.9 mi 7m
East Market Street 2.2 mi 3m
Colerain Road 1.7 mi 2m
US 250 1.4 mi 1m
Deersville Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Water Street — 59.1 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

1

Start on US 250

1.7 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road
2

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road
3

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
4

Continue on US 250

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
5

Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
7

Continue on US 250; SR 800

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 250; SR 800
8

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
9

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Water Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 5A Toward Broad Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard
12

Turn left onto 2nd Street

56 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street
13

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a short drive of just over 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon means you can easily complete this trip within a single day. Given the $16 fuel cost estimate, you won't need to make frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off your tank before you leave Colerain. Pay close attention to your GPS for the numerous turns required by this route, especially on the 59.1-mile stretch of Water Street.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Colerain, OH, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.1 miles or 1h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuyahoga Falls, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Colerain, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Colerain, OH

This is one driving day of about 100.1 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Colerain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Water Street for about 59.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Uhrichsville, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Uhrichsville, OH

50 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cadiz, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dover, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Colerain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Moe's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 100.1

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13309286600

Visit website

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Philadelphia, Ohio

0.2 mi

A Walk In The Park Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Akron, Ohio

0.6 mi

Moe's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 100.1

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13309286600

Visit website

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.1

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13303394080

Visit website

A Walk In The Park Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13305369255

Visit website

Waterloo Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13307735158

Visit website

Eddy's Deli & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.1

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13309287489

Visit website

Divine Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 100.1

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12343344400

Visit website

Lyla's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.1

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13309224444

Visit website

The Bistro of Green

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 85.8

Uniontown, Ohio

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+13308961434

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 100.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 100.1

Munroe Falls, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006635633

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 100.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 100.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 100.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 100.1

Tallmadge, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 100.1

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 100.1

Tallmadge, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 100.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
40.2 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 250; SR 800

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
6
40.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 250; SR 800 / Water Street

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.6 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward Broad Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5A Toward Broad Boulevard
5
99.9 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | Broad Boulevard

Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
100.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | 2nd Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.54 one way

$31.07 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $17.24 $34.48
premium $4.91 $19.35 $38.69
diesel $5.61 $22.10 $44.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30 0 $10.51 $4.80
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.76 $4.00
EV Truck/SUV 40 0 $14.01 $6.41

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Colerain, OH

Afternoon in Colerain on Sunday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 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

2h 9m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 100.1
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route leans heavily on local roads, featuring a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While about 100% of the drive involves highways, the character is not that of a high-speed interstate. The longest single stretch you'll encounter is 59.1 miles on Water Street, offering a sustained period on one roadway before transitions. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you navigate through Ohio's local network.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on Water Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in near US 250; SR 800.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Colerain, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is easy. At 2h 9m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Colerain, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Philadelphia along the way.

New Philadelphia

40.2 mi in | ~58m | via US 250; SR 800

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 100.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.1 miles on Water Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.6 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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