Origin
Mack, OH
Morning in Mack on Monday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mack, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
249.1 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
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6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mack, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Alex Moliski
Trip Overview
The drive from Mack, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 249.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, I 76, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.6 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.6 miles from Mack, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 53m highway drive covering 249.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 170.6 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 36 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 170.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 249.1 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 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 34 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
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 49
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
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 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
8
118.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
220.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
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 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
220.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Towns Along This Route
Between Mack, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon, Wheeling and Akron.
Columbus
25.6 mi in
|
~34m
Lebanon
41.2 mi in
|
~52m
Wheeling
117 mi in
|
~2h 22m
|
via I 71
Akron
220.1 mi in
|
~4h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 170.6 mi | 3h 6m |
| I 76 | 20.3 mi | 24m |
| Circle Freeway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| Northeast Expressway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Akron Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| SR 350 | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Harrison Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Middleboro Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 170.6 mi, about 3h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mack, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on Bridgetown Road
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridgetown Road
2
Turn left onto Ebenezer Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ebenezer Road
3
Turn right onto Hutchinson Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Filview Circle
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Filview Circle
5
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Harrison Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 74 West, US 52 West
7
Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Dayton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 North: Dayton
9
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Circle Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Circle Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Columbus
13
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Northeast Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
15
Turn right
515 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn left
4.3 mi
·
8 min
17
Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middleboro Road
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
338 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wilmington Road
19
Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 71 North: Columbus
20
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
22
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
24
Keep slight left
100 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, US 224 East: Akron
27
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Akron
30
Keep slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
31
Take the exit slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
32
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Akron Expressway
33
Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
34
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
35
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
36
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 124.6 miles from Mack, OH, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.6 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.6 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuyahoga Falls, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mack, 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 Mack, OH
This is one driving day of about 249.1 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mack, 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 170.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.6 mi from Mack, OH · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.6 miles from Mack, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.6 miles.
Arriving in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
The final approach into Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.26 one way
$74.51 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $41.60 | $83.20 |
| premium | $4.79 | $46.98 | $93.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.34 | $110.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.16 | $11.96 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.87 | $15.94 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Monday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
4h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mack, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 249.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Circle 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 124.6 miles from Mack, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.26 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 249.1 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 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mack, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon, Wheeling and Akron.
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