Origin
Broadview Heights, OH
Late night in Broadview Heights on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broadview Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broadview Heights, OH
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Broadview Heights to Cuyahoga Falls, you are looking at a quick, 22.5-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is a highly economical route for those needing to move between these Ohio communities. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it serves as a reliable connection rather than a complex expedition. You will rely primarily on the Willow Freeway, the Ohio Turnpike, and the Akron Expressway to complete your transit. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal transit time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.3 miles from Broadview Heights, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should be prepared for a consistent, fast-paced experience as you navigate the transition between these regional hubs. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 8.1 miles along the Akron Expressway, allowing for a steady rhythm once you merge onto the main arterial roads. While the route lacks the complexity of winding local backroads, it offers a predictable driving environment that minimizes the need for frequent navigation changes. Expect a functional, interstate-style experience that prioritizes efficiency over scenic diversions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
13 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broadview Heights, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Akron.
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Toledo
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Akron
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
|
via SR 8
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Willow Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Royalton Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadview Heights, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on SR 82
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Royalton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 77 South: Akron
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 77
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 146
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 8
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
17
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 31-minute commute, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because there are zero required stops along the route, you can easily complete the entire 22.5-mile stretch without needing to pause for rest or refueling. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you switch between the Willow Freeway and the Akron Expressway to ensure you stay on the most efficient path. Since your fuel cost is estimated at only $3, you won't need to stress about budgeting for gas along the way. Use the simplicity of this short drive to your advantage by focusing on a direct, non-stop transit to your final destination.
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 11.3 miles from Broadview Heights, OH, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.1 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 22.5 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuyahoga Falls, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Broadview Heights, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broadview Heights, OH
This is one driving day of about 22.5 miles and 31m.
At 22.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Akron Expressway for about 8.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Broadview Heights, OH · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Broadview Heights, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cuyahoga Falls, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Ohio Turnpike
(6.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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
Late night in Cuyahoga Falls on Thursday
Local time
1:19 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Broadview Heights, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 22.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Ohio Turnpike, Willow Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Broadview Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Broadview Heights, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Akron.
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