Origin
Deerfield, OH
Afternoon in Deerfield on Friday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerfield, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deerfield, OH to Akron, OH covers 29.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, State Route 14, East Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 29.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and State Route 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 76.
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.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and State Route 14. 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 SR 14 / State Route 14.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 14 / State Route 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.4 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 14 / State Route 14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 14 / State Route 14
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 76
Merge onto I 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
28 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
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 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| State Route 14 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cleveland–East Liverpool Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on US 224; SR 14; SR 225
310 ft
·
6 sec
·
Deerfield Township Square
2
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Route 14
3
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 14
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 14
4
Continue on SR 14
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto I 76
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
12
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
13
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
14
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
15
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.19 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Friday
Local time
1:45 PM
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
39m 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 Deerfield, OH to Akron, OH covers 29.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, State Route 14, East Mill Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Deerfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 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 12 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 14 / State Route 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.4 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Deerfield, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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