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Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Forest Park, OH

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

230.2 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 9m ★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cuyahoga Falls, OH, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Alex Moliski

Downtown Forest Park, OH, OH

Forest Park, OH

Lejla

Trip Overview

The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Forest Park, OH covers 230.2 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Kenmore Expressway, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 191 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

115.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 230.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 191 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 191 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 230.2 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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
8
5.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A-B Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngs...
9
5.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 77

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B Toward I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Clevel...
7
8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton
8
228.1 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 191 mi 3h 29m
Kenmore Expressway 19.8 mi 24m
Circle Freeway 6.9 mi 7m
Akron Expressway 4.8 mi 6m
I 77 3 mi 4m
West Kemper Road 1 mi 2m
Springfield Pike 0.7 mi 1m
Broad Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 191 mi, about 3h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Forest Park, OH.

1

Start on 2nd Street

27 ft · 8 sec · 2nd Street
2

Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
4

Merge onto SR 8; SR 59

4.8 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 1A-B Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

3.0 mi · 4 min · I 77
Exit 1B Toward I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 71

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

89 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 17B Toward I 275 West Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 275

6.9 mi · 7 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 41 Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

118 ft · 11 sec
Toward SR 4 Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto SR 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Springfield Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto West Kemper Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto Kenn Road

51 ft · 1 sec · Kenn Road
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

Kenn Road

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 115.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.1 miles or 2h 12m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Park, 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 230.2 miles and 4h 22m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 191 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.1 mi from Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 2h 12m into the drive

Downtown Columbus, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

115 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.

Popular next leg

Columbus, OH to Forest Park, OH

99.7 mi · 1h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 191 miles.

Arriving in Forest Park, OH

The final approach into Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 182.6
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 190.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.43 one way

$68.86 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $38.45 $76.89
premium $4.79 $43.41 $86.82
diesel $5.64 $51.14 $102.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Seville, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Ashland, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Polaris Towne Center - Tesla Supercharger

Columbus, OH

Tesla

10 DCFC

Bonecutter Hollow - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Gilead, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lewis Center

Lewis Center, OH

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

IKEA Store 511 (Columbus, OH)

Columbus, OH

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Summit County Public Health

Akron, OH

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

Pilot Flying J Store 287

Burbank, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 CHARGELAB: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.1 0 $24.17 $11.05
Efficient EV 57.6 0 $20.14 $9.21
EV Truck/SUV 92.1 1 $32.23 $14.73

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls on Monday

Local time

1:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Forest Park, OH

Afternoon in Forest Park on Monday

Local time

1:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4h 22m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Forest Park, OH covers 230.2 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Kenmore Expressway, Circle 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 115.1 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 $34.43 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 230.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.
The route from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Forest Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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