Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Evening in Cuyahoga Falls on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Jerome, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
128.1 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
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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Jerome, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Jerome, OH covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 $19.88 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
64 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 128.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m 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 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 128.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Jerome, OH is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Jerome, 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 Jerome, 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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East William Street
14
Take the exit sharp left toward US 23 South, US 42 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 23 South, US 42 South
15
Merge slight left onto Columbus Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus Pike
16
Keep slight right
8.8 mi
·
11 min
17
Turn left onto Jerome Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jerome Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, or about 1h 16m 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 16m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jerome, 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 128.1 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 64 mi from Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jerome, OH
The final approach into Jerome, 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 Jerome, 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
$19.88 one way
$39.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Jerome, OH
Evening in Jerome on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
64 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
8 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
2h 32m 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 Jerome, OH covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 64 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 $19.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 Jerome, OH is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Jerome, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Jerome, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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