Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Mad River, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
175.5 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Mad River, OH covers 175.5 miles and takes about 3h 34m 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 $27.24 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
87.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 175.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 175.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Mad River, OH is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Mad River, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Boulevard | — | — |
| SR 8 South | — | — |
| Akron Expressway | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| Kenmore Expressway | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
| US 36 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broad Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Mad River, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
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
·
Kenmore Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 71 South: Columbus
9
Merge slight left
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
11
Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 37 East
12
Continue on Sunbury Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
13
Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
14
Continue on Marysville Road
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Marysville Road
15
Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31 mi
·
38 min
·
US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
18
Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Mitchell Boulevard
19
Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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North Belmont Avenue
20
Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagonda Avenue
21
Turn right onto Warder Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Warder Street
22
Continue on East North Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East North Street
23
Turn left onto Bechtle Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bechtle Avenue
24
Continue on Dayton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Dayton Avenue
25
Continue on Dayton Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dayton Road
26
Continue on Dayton Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dayton Springfield Road
27
Turn right onto South Tecumseh Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tecumseh Road
28
Continue on Wynn Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynn Road
29
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 87.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, or about 1h 47m 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 39 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.7 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mad River, 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 175.5 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 87.7 mi from Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mad River, OH
The final approach into Mad River, 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 Mad River, 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
$27.24 one way
$54.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| premium | $4.91 | $33.92 | $67.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.43 | $8.42 |
| Efficient EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.57 | $11.23 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Mad River, OH
Afternoon in Mad River on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Berkshire, OH
88 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
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
3h 34m 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 Mad River, OH covers 175.5 miles and takes about 3h 34m 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 87.7 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 $27.24 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.
The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Mad River, OH is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Mad River, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Mad River, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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