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3h 36m
Distance
188.8 mi
304 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Alex Moliski
Fairborn, OH
NIKOLAI FOMIN
The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Fairborn, OH covers 188.8 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, West Freeway, Kenmore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.24 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
94.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 188.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 71.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 188.8 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Fairborn, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
Dayton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 98.8 mi | 1h 46m |
| West Freeway | 50.6 mi | 54m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| Akron Expressway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 77 | 3 mi | 4m |
| SR 444 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 675 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Fairborn, OH.
Start on 2nd Street
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
Take the exit
Merge onto I 71
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 670
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on I 675
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 444
Turn left onto North Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
Arrive at destination
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.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.4 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairborn, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH
This is one driving day of about 188.8 miles and 3h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.4 mi from Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 94.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
The final approach into Fairborn, 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 Fairborn, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$28.24 one way
$56.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
| premium | $4.79 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.94 | $83.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.82 | $9.06 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Fairborn on Sunday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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