Origin
Warrensville Heights, OH
Morning in Warrensville Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warrensville Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warrensville Heights, OH
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
Warrensville Heights to Cuyahoga Falls is 23 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Akron Expressway and I 271, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio and the Midwest region, making it a straightforward local journey. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect a quick commute rather than a scenic adventure. It's an easy drive that requires minimal planning, perfect for a quick hop between these two nearby towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| I 271 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Emery Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mueti Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 11.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrensville Heights, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on Emery Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Emery Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto SR 8
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto SR 43
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mueti Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown
5
Merge onto I 480
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
6
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
9
Merge onto SR 8
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
13
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 8 / Northfield Road
Turn right onto SR 8 / Northfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 43 / Mueti Drive
Turn left onto SR 43 / Mueti Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~29m 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 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.14 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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?
This route is focused on highway driving, with 83% of the journey on major freeways like the Akron Expressway and I 271. You'll experience a consistent, faster pace for most of the 30-minute drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch on the Akron Expressway is 11.2 miles, offering a period of uninterrupted cruising. Expect a smooth, efficient drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly over roadside attractions.
83% 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: 11.2 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SR 8 / Northfield Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 8 / Northfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (SR 43 / Mueti Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 271): 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 Warrensville Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
9.8 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on Akron Expressway. 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 0.5 miles (SR 8 / Northfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (SR 43 / Mueti Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 271): 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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