Origin
Middleburg Heights, OH
Morning in Middleburg Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg Heights, 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
38m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg Heights, OH
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Middleburg Heights to Cuyahoga Falls, you are in for a quick, efficient trip through the Midwest. Covering just 37.7 miles, this drive typically takes about 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will primarily utilize I-80 and the Ohio Turnpike to navigate between these two Ohio locations. With an estimated fuel cost of only $6, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple days. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense commute that allows for maximum flexibility in your scheduling.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 18.1 mi | 19m |
| Akron Expressway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| I 71 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 18.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg Heights, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on US 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
3
Merge onto I 71
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 71
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 233
Toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 8
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
14
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
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 233
Toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.53 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.90
Ohio Turnpike
(18.1 mi)
$0.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
6:39 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
10 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this journey features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on monotonous stretches of pavement. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted segments, as the longest stretch on I-80 is 0 miles. The route shifts constantly, requiring your full attention as you transition between local turn-heavy sections. It is a practical, functional drive that favors agility over high-speed highway cruising.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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 1.8 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 12 decision points packed into just 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Middleburg Heights, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Ohio Turnpike and Akron.
Toledo
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Ohio Turnpike
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Akron
22.1 mi in
|
~27m
|
via SR 8
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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 $0.90 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 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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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