The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Anderson, OH covers 180.1 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Portsmouth - Columbus Road, Kenmore Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.9 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.95 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
90 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 180.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 41m highway drive covering 180.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Portsmouth - Columbus Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.9 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 27 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 106.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Portsmouth - Columbus Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 180.1 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 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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...
8
136.2 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
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 101
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
8
136.5 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
8
138.5 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
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 52
Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, C...
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 Anderson, OH, road signs point toward Grove City and Circleville.
Grove City
136.2 mi in|~2h 35m
Circleville
138.5 mi in|~2h 39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
106.9 mi
1h 56m
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
29.4 mi
38m
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi
24m
Akron Expressway
4.8 mi
6m
I 77
3 mi
4m
South High Street
2.8 mi
4m
SR 207
2.3 mi
3m
SR 104
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 106.9 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Anderson, 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-BToward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
3.0 mi·4 min·I 77
Exit 1BToward I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
20 mi·24 min·Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: BarbertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 1AToward I 71 South: ColumbusUse 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
5.1 mi·5 min·I 71
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 101Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove CityUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove CityUse the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 EastUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 270
1.1 mi·1 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 52Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, CirclevilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 23 South: Circleville
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
18
Merge onto US 23
2.8 mi·4 min·South High Street
19
Continue on US 23
29 mi·38 min·Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 50Toward SR 207: ChillicotheUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto SR 207
2.3 mi·3 min·SR 207
22
Continue on SR 104
2.1 mi·3 min·SR 104
23
Turn right onto Moundsville Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Moundsville Road
24
Turn right onto C-550
1.1 mi·2 min·Pleasant Valley Road
25
Continue on Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi·3 min·Veterans Parkway
26
Turn right onto C-114
1.0 mi·2 min·Anderson Station Road
27
Arrive at destination
C-114
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 90 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.9 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 40 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson, 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 180.1 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 106.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90 mi from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
· 1h 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 180.1
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.95 one way
$55.90 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$31.02
$62.04
premium
$4.91
$34.81
$69.62
diesel
$5.61
$39.76
$79.53
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: 63 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54
0
$18.91
$8.64
Efficient EV
45
0
$15.76
$7.20
EV Truck/SUV
72
0
$25.21
$11.53
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning
in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
S 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Anderson, OH
Morning
in Anderson on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Ashley, OH
90 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
24 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 41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Anderson, OH covers 180.1 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Portsmouth - Columbus Road, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90 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 $27.95 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 180.1 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 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 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Anderson, OH, road signs point toward Grove City and Circleville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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.
