Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Kent, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Kent, OH
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Trip Overview
Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Kent, OH is 7.6 miles and takes about 18m via Kent Road/West Main Street/Haymaker Parkway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. You'll be on mostly surface roads, so expect typical local traffic patterns. Consider this if you're looking for a very brief transit between two nearby Ohio communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Road | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Haymaker Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kent Road
— 4.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Kent, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
27 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward SR 59 East: Front Street, Stow
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on SR 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on SR 59
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Kent Road
8
Continue on SR 59
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on SR 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Haymaker Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 43
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
River Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Boulevard
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
9
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward SR 59 East: Front Street, Stow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward SR 59 East: Front Street, Stow
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 43 / River Street
Turn left onto SR 43 / River Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.36 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Kent, OH
Morning in Kent on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 route is predominantly surface roads, with only about 12% on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 4.2 miles on Kent Road, which is the longest continuous section of a single road. As you transition away from any limited-access sections, be prepared for more frequent intersections and traffic signals characteristic of driving through local communities. The drive is quite direct, with minimal elevation changes.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Kent Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Kent, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Stow along the way.
Stow
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Kent Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (Broad Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Kent, 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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