Traveling from Wellston to Cuyahoga Falls covers 212.8 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is a manageable length, it works perfectly as a single-day trip without requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $31 on fuel for the trek across the Ohio landscape. Throughout the trip, you will navigate via North Pennsylvania Avenue, South Mulberry Street, and East Hunter Street. Since both your start and end points are located within the Midwest, you will remain in the familiar regional climate of Ohio for the duration of your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
94.3 miles from Wellston, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
86.3 mi
1h 37m
North Pennsylvania Avenue
32.3 mi
48m
I 70
24.8 mi
26m
East Main Street
17.1 mi
25m
SR 668
10.4 mi
18m
Zanesville Avenue
5.3 mi
9m
State Route 668
5.3 mi
9m
South Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellston, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
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Start on East Broadway Street
22 ft·4 sec·East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto SR 93
32 mi·48 min·North Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Continue on SR 93
0.6 mi·1 min·South Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 93
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Hunter Street
5
Turn left onto SR 93
5.3 mi·9 min·Zanesville Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Turn left onto SR 668
10 mi·18 min·SR 668
7
Turn left onto SR 37; SR 668
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
8
Turn right onto SR 668
5.3 mi·9 min·State Route 668
9
Continue on SR 668
0.6 mi·1 min·South Market Street
10
Turn right onto US 22; SR 668
0.2 mi·15 sec·West Main Street
11
Continue on US 22; SR 668
17 mi·25 min·East Main Street
12
Continue on US 22; SR 93
1.9 mi·3 min·South Maysville Avenue
13
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Putnam Avenue
14
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.2 mi·28 sec·South 6th Street
15
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
16
Turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146
0.3 mi·30 sec·Underwood Street
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
18
Merge onto I 70
25 mi·26 min·I 70
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 180BToward I 77 North: Cleveland
20
Merge onto I 77
86 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 5AToward Broad BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi·31 sec·Broad Boulevard
23
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft·2 sec·2nd Street
24
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 27-minute duration, it is best to depart early in the morning to avoid local traffic congestion on your local road segments. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs, as the continuous turning can be more fatiguing than highway driving. Since you are not utilizing high-speed interstates, budget a little extra time for the journey to account for stop signs and local speed limits. Keep your $31 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling intervals, as local stations may have varying pricing. A helpful tip for this route is to map out your turns in advance, as navigating multiple local streets like East Hunter and South Mulberry requires careful attention to signage.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.3 miles from Wellston, OH, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 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 41 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
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 Wellston, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Wellston, OH
This is one driving day of about 188.6 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Wellston, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 86.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.1 and 188.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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33.1 mi into trip|~50m in|SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue
Turn left onto SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
55.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
75.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
76.2 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
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188.1 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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
$29.27 one way
$58.54 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$32.49
$64.97
premium
$4.91
$36.45
$72.90
diesel
$5.61
$41.64
$83.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.6
0
$19.80
$9.05
Efficient EV
47.2
0
$16.50
$7.54
EV Truck/SUV
75.4
0
$26.40
$12.07
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Wellston, OH
Night
in Wellston on Saturday
Local time
11:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Night
in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
11:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Geneva, OH
94 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
16 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 188.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 212.8-mile distance, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The absence of major expressways means the pace remains steady and grounded in the local infrastructure. Because the route relies on smaller thoroughfares, you should anticipate frequent turns and a driving experience that demands more active engagement than a typical interstate slog.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.3 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and North Pennsylvania Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 33.1 miles in near SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.1 miles (SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 75.7 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,160 ft740 ft
Total Climb
796 ft
Total Descent
508 ft
Highest Point
1,160 ft
~175.1 mi in
Elevation Range
420 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 188.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 86.3 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.1 miles (SR 93 / Zanesville Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (US 22; SR 668 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 75.7 miles (US 22; US 40; SR 93 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Cuyahoga Falls, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
