East Liverpool to Cuyahoga Falls is 80.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via US 30 and I 76, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily through Ohio's Midwest region. Expect an 83% highway drive, making it a quick and efficient journey. If you're looking for a simple, direct route with minimal fuss between these two Ohio points, this drive fits the bill perfectly. It's the kind of trip where you can pack up in the morning and be at your destination by lunchtime.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from East Liverpool, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
33.6 mi
36m
I 76
28.1 mi
30m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
I 80
4.4 mi
5m
East Howe Road
2.7 mi
5m
Howe Road
1.9 mi
3m
Tallmadge Road
1.2 mi
2m
Mogadore Road
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 33.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Liverpool, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on Broadway Street
365 ft·9 sec·Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto East 6th Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·East 6th Street
3
Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Dresden Avenue
4
Turn left onto Webber Way
0.2 mi·30 sec·Webber Way
5
Turn left
167 ft·4 sec
6
Continue on SR 7
0.2 mi·28 sec·SR 7
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft·8 sec·SR 7
8
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
9
Continue on US 30; SR 11
34 mi·36 min·US 30; SR 11
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 41AToward I 80 West: Cleveland
11
Merge onto I 80
4.4 mi·5 min·I 80
12
Continue on I 76
28 mi·30 min·I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 31Toward County Road 18, TallmadgeUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 81
1.1 mi·1 min·Mogadore Road
15
Turn left onto TH 83
1.9 mi·3 min·Howe Road
16
Enter roundabout onto East Howe Road
208 ft·3 sec·East Howe Road
17
Continue on East Howe Road
2.6 mi·5 min·East Howe Road
18
Turn slight right onto Tallmadge Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Tallmadge Road
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
19
Continue on Broad Boulevard
0.3 mi·46 sec·Broad Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft·2 sec·2nd Street
21
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just under 1 hour 40 minutes, this route from East Liverpool to Cuyahoga Falls is best tackled in one go. Aim to depart after morning rush hour to maximize your time on the road without delays. With a fuel cost estimated around $12, filling up before you leave East Liverpool should be sufficient. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan for a quick gas station break if needed, but you likely won't need to stop for more than a few minutes. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between US 30 and I 76 to ensure a smooth change of highway.
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 40.2 miles from East Liverpool, OH, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 45m 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 16m
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 East Liverpool, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Liverpool, OH
This is one driving day of about 80.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from East Liverpool, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 33.6 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 80.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|SR 7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
39.8 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 41A
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
8
72.9 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward County Road 18, Tallmadge
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 31
Toward County Road 18, Tallmadge
5
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|East Howe Road
Enter roundabout onto East Howe Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
80.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.48 one way
$24.96 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.85
$27.70
premium
$4.91
$15.54
$31.08
diesel
$5.61
$17.75
$35.50
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: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.26
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
East Liverpool, OH
Morning
in East Liverpool on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning
in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 80.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a predominantly highway-focused profile, with 83% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 33.6 miles on US 30 before transitioning to I 76, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. While not a winding backroad adventure, the mix of highway ensures forward momentum. The character is less about rolling hills and more about efficient travel, making it easy to settle into a rhythm. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal distractions.
83% 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: 33.6 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 76. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.8 miles (SR 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 72.9 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.
Between East Liverpool, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward County Road 18 and Tallmadge.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on US 30. 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 Cuyahoga Falls, 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 0.8 miles (SR 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 72.9 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH before heading back.
