Cuyahoga Falls to Hough is 32.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Akron Expressway, I-271, and Outerbelt South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to itself. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience that's very manageable for a single day trip. Given the short duration, it's an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick hop for local errands.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Akron Expressway
10.5 mi
12m
I 271
6.6 mi
7m
Outerbelt South Freeway
4.5 mi
5m
Broadway Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
East 93rd Street
1.9 mi
3m
East 71st Street
1.6 mi
4m
Kinsman Road
0.9 mi
2m
East 75th Street
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Hough, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
27 ft·8 sec·2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi·31 sec·Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
4
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
11 mi·12 min·Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit
1.9 mi·2 min
Exit 17Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
6
Merge onto I 271
6.6 mi·7 min·I 271
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
4.5 mi·5 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 23Toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Garfield HeightsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
281 ft·6 sec
Toward SR 14 West: Broadway Avenue WestUse the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto SR 14
2.1 mi·4 min·Broadway Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right
206 ft·7 sec
12
Continue on East 93rd Street
1.9 mi·3 min·East 93rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 422; SR 8
0.9 mi·2 min·Kinsman Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East 75th Street
0.7 mi·2 min·East 75th Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto SR 87
0.1 mi·23 sec·Woodland Avenue
16
Turn right onto East 71st Street
1.6 mi·4 min·East 71st Street
17
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi·36 sec·Linwood Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Linwood Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.1 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
8
19.6 mi into trip|~24m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
24.1 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Garfield Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Garfield Heights
7
24.9 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 14 West: Broadway Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 14 West: Broadway Avenue West
5
29.1 mi into trip|~39m in|US 422; SR 8 / Kinsman Road
Turn left onto US 422; SR 8 / Kinsman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$5.62
$11.23
premium
$4.91
$6.30
$12.60
diesel
$5.61
$7.20
$14.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.8
0
$3.42
$1.56
Efficient EV
8.2
0
$2.85
$1.30
EV Truck/SUV
13
0
$4.56
$2.09
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Afternoon
in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 6 to 9 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Hough, OH
Afternoon
in Hough on Saturday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
7 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
49m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 66% of it utilizing major freeways like the Akron Expressway and the Outerbelt South Freeway. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for most of the 49-minute journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 10.5 miles on the Akron Expressway, offering a good period of steady travel. The drive maintains a highway character throughout, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Hough, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Garfield Heights.
Cleveland
19.6 mi in|~24m|via I 480
Garfield Heights
24.1 mi in|~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Akron Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hough, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hough, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
