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Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Macedonia, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
250.7 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
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6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
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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Macedonia, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Cuyahoga Falls to Macedonia is 250.7 miles and takes about 4h 52m via I 71, Kenmore Expressway, and Circle Freeway, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traveling from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 191 mi | 3h 29m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| Circle Freeway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Cincinnati Brookville Road | 7 mi | 12m |
| Colerain Avenue | 5 mi | 6m |
| Akron Expressway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 77 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Okeana–Drewsburg Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 191 mi, about 3h 29m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 158 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,106 veh/hr typical · worst 2,829
Quietest
2 AM
~233 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Macedonia, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
27 ft
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8 sec
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2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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29 sec
Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
4
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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14 sec
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
3.0 mi
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4 min
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I 77
Exit 1B
Toward I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
20 mi
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24 min
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Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.2 mi
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2 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
102 mi
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1 hr 51 min
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I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
89 mi
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1 hr 38 min
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I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17B
Toward I 275 West
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 275
14 mi
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16 min
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Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 33
Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 27; SR 126
5.0 mi
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6 min
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Colerain Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Take the exit onto SR 126
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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SR 126
Toward SR 126, SR 128: Hamilton, Ross
16
Turn left onto SR 126; SR 128
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Hamilton Cleves Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto SR 126
90 ft
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2 sec
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Cincinnati Brookville Road
18
Continue on SR 126
7.0 mi
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12 min
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Cincinnati Brookville Road
19
Turn slight left onto Okeana–Drewersburg Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Okeana–Drewersburg Road
20
Continue on Okeana–Drewsburg Road
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Okeana–Drewsburg Road
21
Arrive at destination
Okeana–Drewsburg Road
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 52-minute drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Macedonia. Since the total distance is 250.7 miles and the fuel cost is estimated at $39, you likely won't need to make many fuel stops, but it's always wise to top off before departing Cuyahoga Falls. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your timing. Consider that the longest stretch is 191 miles on I 71, so plan a brief break around that point if needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191 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 55 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.4 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macedonia, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH
This is one driving day of about 250.7 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 191 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 191 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Dupre Roadside Park
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Warren Interstate 71 Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Warren Interstate 71 Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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ONE9 Travel Center
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Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
TA
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TA
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.8 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 235.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
8
5.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
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 1A-B
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngs...
9
5.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Clevel...
7
8.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
8
235.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.22 one way
$78.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $44.16 | $88.32 |
| premium | $5.06 | $49.90 | $99.81 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $60.99 | $121.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.32 | $12.03 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.94 | $10.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.10 | $16.04 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 12 to 16 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 7:49AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Macedonia, OH
Morning in Macedonia on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Rain Showers Likely
W 9 to 14 mph
71% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 7:49AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
41°F
Delaware, OH
125 mi in
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
5 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
4h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
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
Park Closure: Towpath Trail Improvements
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 181.6
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 190.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 93% of the 250.7 miles being on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 191 miles on I 71. Expect a significant portion of your drive to be on I 71 before transitioning to the Kenmore Expressway and Circle Freeway. The high percentage of highway driving suggests frequent exits and potential for urban merging as you approach your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 191 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 250.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,312 ft
767 ft
Total Climb
943 ft
Total Descent
1,095 ft
Highest Point
1,312 ft
~71.6 mi in
Elevation Range
545 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Full guide →Founded 1812
Arriving in Macedonia, OH
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 250.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 191 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 30 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 Macedonia, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Macedonia, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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