Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Late night in Cuyahoga Falls on Wednesday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Clayton, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
206.1 mi
332 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Clayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Clayton, OH covers 206.1 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Boulevard, SR 8 South, Akron Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 206.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broad Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Clayton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 8 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Akron Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenmore Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 670 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broad Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Clayton, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
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2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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SR 8 South, SR 59 West
4
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland
7
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
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Kenmore Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 71 South: Columbus
9
Merge slight left
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 670 West: Dayton
12
Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Northeast Freeway
13
Keep slight right
4.5 mi
·
5 min
14
Merge slight right onto West Freeway
71 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
West Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
16
Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
17
Turn right
328 ft
·
9 sec
18
Continue on Brookville Salem Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Brookville Salem Road
19
Continue on West Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Salem Street
20
Turn left onto Talmadge Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Talmadge Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 103 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clayton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH
This is one driving day of about 206.1 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103 mi from Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clayton, OH
The final approach into Clayton, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clayton, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.99 one way
$63.97 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
| premium | $4.91 | $39.83 | $79.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.50 | $91.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.85 | $13.19 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Clayton, OH
Late night in Clayton on Wednesday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
103 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
1 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
3h 54m 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Clayton, OH covers 206.1 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broad Boulevard, SR 8 South, Akron Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Clayton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Clayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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