Trip from Tiffin, 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

2h 14m

Distance

99.9 mi

161 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 5m ★

6 AM

2h 14m

8 AM

2h 33m

10 AM

2h 21m

12 PM

2h 19m

3 PM

2h 22m

5 PM

2h 32m

8 PM

2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Tiffin, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Trip Overview

This 113-mile drive from Tiffin, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking just under two hours to complete. You'll navigate primarily via South Washington Street, the Kenmore Expressway, and I-76 East, with no significant highway stretches, making it a more local-feeling journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within Ohio's Midwest region. Since it's a relatively short drive with no planned stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times and can easily fit it into a single day without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50 miles from Tiffin, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 224	87.2 mi	1h 54m
Akron Expressway	4.7 mi	6m
I 76	3.1 mi	4m
South Washington Street	2 mi	3m
Kenmore Expressway	1.9 mi	2m
Broad Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
East Market Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
2nd Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 224 — 87.2 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tiffin, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

Start on SR 18; SR 101

387 ft · 11 sec · East Market Street

Turn right onto SR 100; SR 231

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

Turn left onto US 224

60 mi · 1 hr 21 min · US 224

Take the exit onto US 224

27 mi · 33 min · US 224

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

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.

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.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto SR 8

4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 5A Toward Broad Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard

Turn left onto 2nd Street

56 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 57-minute duration and 113-mile distance, this route offers excellent flexibility. You can easily depart Tiffin, OH at your convenience, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast. The $17 fuel cost is minimal, so you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. However, since it's a turn-heavy drive with a 0% highway share, pay close attention to navigation, especially as you enter the more complex road networks closer to Cuyahoga Falls. A good tip is to ensure your GPS is updated and to be mindful of local traffic signals and potential construction zones.

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 50 miles from Tiffin, OH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.2 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 22 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50 miles or 1h 8m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuyahoga Falls, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tiffin, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tiffin, OH

This is one driving day of about 99.9 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Tiffin, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 224 for about 87.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Litchfield, OH

50 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

Willard, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50 miles from Tiffin, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 224 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

MST Pub & Grub & Sauce Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tiffin, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14194489670

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Moe's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

0.5 mi

GW's Fine Food & Spirits

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tiffin, Ohio

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Sabaidee Coffee And Crepes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tiffin, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15679386025

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MST Pub & Grub & Sauce Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Tiffin, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14194489670

Visit website

Moe's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 99.9

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13309286600

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.9

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+13309299971

Sabaidee Coffee And Crepes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Tiffin, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15679386025

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 99.9

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 99.9

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 99.9

Tallmadge, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 99.9

Stow, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 99.9

Tallmadge, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

Ken Stewart's Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $100 or ab mile 92.8

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13308672555

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 62 and 99.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

62 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 224

Take the exit onto US 224

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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.

91.1 mi into trip | ~2h 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

92.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | I 76; I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

99.4 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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

$15.50 one way

$31.01 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$17.21	$34.41
premium	$4.91	$19.31	$38.61
diesel	$5.61	$22.06	$44.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30	$10.49	$4.80
Efficient EV	25	$8.74	$4.00
EV Truck/SUV	40	$13.99	$6.39

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Tiffin, OH

Afternoon in Tiffin on Sunday

Local time

3:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday

Local time

3:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Litchfield, OH

50 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

9 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

2h 14m 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 99.9

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 113-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with city streets and expressways rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a factor here due to the nature of the drive. As you transition from Tiffin towards Cuyahoga Falls, the landscape will likely shift from more rural or suburban settings to increasing urban and industrial zones as you approach the Akron-Canton area. Be prepared for frequent changes in speed limits and traffic patterns.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 87.2 mi on US 224.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 224 and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62 miles in near US 224.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 99.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 62 miles (US 224): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.2 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.1 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 99.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.2 miles on US 224. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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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Trip from Tiffin, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

MST Pub & Grub & Sauce Company

Sabaidee Coffee And Crepes

MST Pub & Grub & Sauce Company

Moe's Restaurant

GW's Fine Food & Spirits

Eddy's Deli & Restaurant

The Blue Door Café & Bakery

Divine Restaurant

Lyla's Family Restaurant

Seoul Garden Restaurant

Sabaidee Coffee And Crepes

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Flo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Flo Charging Station

Ken Stewart's Grille

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tiffin, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 14m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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