Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to North Olmsted, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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North Olmsted, OH
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Trip Overview
Cuyahoga Falls, OH to North Olmsted, OH is 41.1 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Ohio Turnpike and I 71, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Ohio, making it a straightforward journey. Given its highway focus and quick duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or a simple connection between two points. You'll primarily be on well-maintained expressways, so expect a consistent driving experience. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 18.1 mi | 19m |
| Akron Expressway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| I 71 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Brookpark Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clague Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 18.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and North Olmsted, 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
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 161
Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 71
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 238
Toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
12
Merge onto I 480
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 7
Toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
Use the slight right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto CUY 52
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Clague Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 17
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto SR 10
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lorain Road
17
Turn left onto CUY 58
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dover Center Road
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CUY 58
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
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 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 161
Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
8
34.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
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 238
Toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
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 7
Toward Clague Road, Westlake, Fairview Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.94 | $15.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Ohio Turnpike
(18.1 mi)
$0.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
North Olmsted, OH
Morning in North Olmsted on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Macedonia, OH
21 mi in
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
52m 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 84% of the journey utilizing expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18.1 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed travel segment. The Akron Expressway also contributes to the predominantly fast-paced nature of this route. Expect limited changes in scenery as the majority of the drive is on major arteries designed for efficient travel. It’s a straightforward, largely uninterrupted experience behind the wheel, prioritizing directness over winding country roads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 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 15 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 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.
Between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and North Olmsted, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown, Columbus, Toledo, Westlake and Fairview Park.
Ohio Turnpike: Toledo
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Youngstown
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Columbus
27.9 mi in
|
~33m
Toledo
34.5 mi in
|
~42m
Westlake
38.2 mi in
|
~47m
Fairview Park
38.2 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.91 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 North Olmsted, 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 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 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 North Olmsted, 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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