Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
188.8 mi
304 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
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 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 $27.54 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 48m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 188.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 8 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Akron Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenmore Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 670 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Fairborn, OH.
Start on 2nd Street
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
Keep slight right
Merge slight right onto West Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Turn left onto North Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
Arrive at your 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m
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 48m 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.
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
$27.54 one way
$55.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
| premium | $4.79 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $31.99 | $63.98 |
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.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Fairborn on Saturday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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