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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Deerfield, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

54 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Downtown Deerfield, OH, OH

Deerfield, OH

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Trip Overview

Cleveland, OH to Deerfield, OH is 54 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via SR 14, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Midwest region, taking you from one Ohio location to another. It's a short trip, primarily on well-maintained freeways, making it an easy option for a quick journey or an addition to a larger itinerary. Consider this route if you need a simple, efficient transit between these two points without extensive planning.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll primarily be on SR 14, Outerbelt East Freeway, and Outerbelt South Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.5 miles on SR 14, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. Expect a smooth, high-speed experience for most of the trip, with minimal interruptions as you head toward Deerfield.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 14 and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street

Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | SR 10

Take the ramp onto SR 10 toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
8
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

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 156 Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
7
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
9
17.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23A-B Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cleveland, OH and Deerfield, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown and Ravenna.

Toledo

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Youngstown

17.6 mi in | ~25m | via I 271; I 480

Ravenna

30.4 mi in | ~40m | via SR 14

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 14 23.5 mi 35m
Outerbelt East Freeway 13.8 mi 16m
Outerbelt South Freeway 8.2 mi 10m
Willow Freeway 5.3 mi 6m
Ontario Street 0.8 mi 1m
Orange Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
SR 10 0.2 mi <1m
Deerfield Township Square 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 14 — 23.5 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Deerfield, OH.

1

Start on Frankfort Avenue

156 ft · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
2

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

339 ft · 16 sec · West 3rd Street
3

Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3

315 ft · 14 sec · West Superior Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 6; US 20

503 ft · 23 sec · West Roadway
5

Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orange Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Take the ramp onto SR 10

0.2 mi · 27 sec · SR 10
Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto I 77; SR 10

5.3 mi · 6 min · Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 156 Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 480

5.6 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480

2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 271; I 480

1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-B Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on I 271; I 480

12 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on SR 14

24 mi · 35 min · SR 14
Toward Ravenna Use the straight lane.
17

Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 14; SR 225

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Deerfield Township Square
18

Arrive at destination

US 224; SR 14; SR 225

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27 mi from Cleveland, OH · 36m into the drive

city in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Streetsboro, OH

27 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

Garfield Heights, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Streetsboro, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Deerfield, OH

The final approach into Deerfield, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.38 one way

$16.76 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.30 $18.60
premium $4.91 $10.44 $20.87
diesel $5.61 $11.92 $23.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.2 0 $5.67 $2.59
Efficient EV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
EV Truck/SUV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Late night in Cleveland on Saturday

Local time

5:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deerfield, OH

Late night in Deerfield on Saturday

Local time

5:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

11 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

1h 16m 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 Cleveland, OH to Deerfield, OH covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 14, Outerbelt East Freeway, 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 27 miles from Cleveland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Cleveland, OH and Deerfield, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown and Ravenna.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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