Origin
Sidney, OH
Evening in Sidney on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sidney, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
194.3 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Alex Moliski
Trip Overview
The drive from Sidney, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 194.3 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Court Street, South Main Avenue, East North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.06 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
97.1 miles from Sidney, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 194.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Court Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sidney, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Sidney, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baker Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 47 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sandusky Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 33 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Court Street
154 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Court Street
3
Turn left onto South Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto East North Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East North Street
5
Continue on Riverside Drive
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Riverside Drive
6
Turn right onto Baker Road
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Baker Road
7
Turn left onto State Route 47
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 47
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 47
9
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 47
10
Continue on West Sandusky Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Sandusky Avenue
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 33 East
12
Merge slight left onto US Route 33
24 mi
·
26 min
·
US Route 33
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 36 East: Delaware
14
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Delaware Avenue
15
Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West William Street
16
Continue on Sunbury Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
17
Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 37 East
18
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
19
Merge slight left
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, US 224 East: Akron
22
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Akron
25
Keep slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
26
Take the exit slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
27
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Akron Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
30
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
31
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 97.1 miles from Sidney, OH, or about 1h 31m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.1 miles or 1h 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 2h 30m
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 Sidney, 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 Sidney, OH
This is one driving day of about 194.3 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sidney, 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 97.1 mi from Sidney, OH · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 97.1 miles from Sidney, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.06 one way
$58.12 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| premium | $4.79 | $36.64 | $73.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.17 | $86.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.33 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.00 | $7.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.44 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Evening in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
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
19 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
3h 3m 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 Sidney, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 194.3 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Court Street, South Main Avenue, East North Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.1 miles from Sidney, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.06 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.
The drive from Sidney, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Sidney, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sidney, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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