Origin
Hough, OH
Late night in Hough on Saturday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hough, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hough, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
Hough, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is 32.8 miles and takes about 50 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, highway-focused drive entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest. It’s a short enough trip that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it ideal for a quick getaway or an easy relocation. You won't need to worry about extensive planning; just hop on the main roads and you'll be there before you know it.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with about 66% of the drive utilizing major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on the Akron Expressway. This drive is characterized by its speed and efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly. You'll transition between the Akron Expressway, I-271, and the Outerbelt South Freeway, maintaining a consistent pace for most of the journey. It's not a route designed for leisurely sightseeing, but rather for direct and timely travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2 miles in near SR 87 / Woodland Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (SR 87 / Woodland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 87 / Woodland Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 87 / Woodland Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Broad Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hough, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Akron.
Youngstown
7.9 mi in
|
~18m
Akron
19.6 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| I 271 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Broadway Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East 93rd Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 83rd Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East 79th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 11.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hough, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 79th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 79th Street
3
Turn left onto Carnegie Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Carnegie Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 83rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East 83rd Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 87
239 ft
·
7 sec
·
Woodland Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Buckeye Road
7
Turn right onto Woodhill Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Woodhill Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on East 93rd Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East 93rd Street
9
Turn right onto SR 43
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Miles Avenue
10
Continue on SR 14
242 ft
·
6 sec
·
Warner Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left onto SR 14
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
14
Merge onto I 480
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
19
Merge onto SR 8
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Akron Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
23
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Hough, OH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Hough, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cuyahoga Falls, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.18 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
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.
Destination
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Late night in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Hough, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 32.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, I 271, Outerbelt South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Hough, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.09 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (SR 87 / Woodland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hough, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Youngstown and Akron.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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.
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