Origin
Mansfield, OH
Late night in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, OH
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Mansfield and Cuyahoga Falls, this 68.5-mile journey is an efficient choice. The trip typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, specifically I-71 and I-76, before transitioning onto the Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Midwest transit. Because of the manageable distance and duration, there is no need to split this into an overnight trip. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 31.9 mi | 34m |
| I 76 | 20.3 mi | 24m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Akron Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Diamond Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Longview Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 31.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
106 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Park Street
391 ft
·
33 sec
·
South Park Street
3
Turn left onto SR 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Diamond Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto East Longview Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Longview Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 130
Toward US 30 East: Wooster
7
Merge onto US 30
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 176
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 71
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto SR 8
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Akron Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 5A
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
21
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Mansfield, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 39.5 and 68 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
39.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
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 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
39.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
6
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
7
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Broad Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5A
Toward Broad Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.26 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Late night in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
9 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 25m 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?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as you traverse these 68.5 miles, with 92% of the drive occurring on high-speed roads. The route features a consistent interstate pace, punctuated by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.9 miles on I-71. You will find that the character of the drive remains relatively uniform, favoring efficiency over winding backroads or technical turns. As you navigate from Mansfield toward Cuyahoga Falls, the transition between highway systems is seamless, keeping you in a steady flow of traffic. This is a classic interstate-focused drive designed for those who prioritize speed and directness over the scenic detours of secondary highways.
92% 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: 31.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Mansfield, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
39.5 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on I 71. 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 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cuyahoga Falls, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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