If you are planning a trip from Cuyahoga Falls to Willard, you are looking at a straightforward 74.2-mile journey through the heart of Ohio. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $11, it is a very budget-friendly transit across the Midwest. Because the entire route stays within the state, the transition between these two towns is seamless and familiar. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics for a distance this short, allowing you maximum flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive is efficient and requires little complex planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Greenwich Road
35.2 mi
48m
Kenmore Expressway
29.2 mi
35m
Akron Expressway
4.8 mi
6m
I 77
3 mi
4m
Conwell Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
East Tiffin Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
US 224
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Greenwich Road
— 35.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Willard, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
27 ft·8 sec·2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi·22 sec·Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
4
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
4.8 mi·6 min·Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 1A-BToward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
3.0 mi·4 min·I 77
Exit 1BToward I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
29 mi·35 min·Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: BarbertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 224
469 ft·16 sec·US 224
9
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft·6 sec
10
Turn right onto US 224
35 mi·48 min·Greenwich Road
11
Continue on SR 99
0.8 mi·1 min·Conwell Avenue
12
Turn left onto SR 103
0.5 mi·58 sec·East Tiffin Street
13
Arrive at destination
SR 103
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 38 minute trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever works best for your personal timeline. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the duration is manageable for most drivers without a break. To make the most of your travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours on the expressway portions to ensure your transit remains as smooth as possible. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Cuyahoga Falls, as the $11 fuel estimate is based on typical conditions and can vary based on your vehicle's specific efficiency. Prioritize a steady pace once you hit the 35.2-mile stretch on Greenwich Road, as consistent speeds will help you reach Willard efficiently.
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 37.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 46m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willard, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Greenwich Road for about 35.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.3 — 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|~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
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 8; SR 59 / Akron Expressway
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59 / Akron Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.2 mi into trip|~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|~7m in|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|~12m in|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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.03 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.78
$25.56
premium
$4.91
$14.34
$28.68
diesel
$5.61
$16.38
$32.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.3
0
$7.79
$3.56
Efficient EV
18.6
0
$6.49
$2.97
EV Truck/SUV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Late night
in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Willard, OH
Late night
in Willard on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
West Salem, OH
37 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
8 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
1h 38m 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps you alert by blending different road types. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, utilizing the Akron Expressway and Kenmore Expressway to navigate the initial portion of your trek. As you transition onto Greenwich Road, the pace shifts, providing a 35.2-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. The road character evolves from busier expressway corridors into more localized driving conditions as you move away from the Akron area. It is neither a monotonous interstate haul nor a technical backroad crawl, but rather a balanced experience that keeps the driving engaging from start to finish.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 mi on Greenwich Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (SR 8; SR 59 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 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.
Between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Willard, OH, road signs point toward Barberton and Cleveland.
Barberton
5.2 mi in|~7m
Cleveland
5.2 mi in|~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 74.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.2 miles on Greenwich Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Willard, 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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (SR 8; SR 59 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 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 Willard, OH before heading back.
