The drive from Deerfield, OH to Toledo, OH covers 153.8 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Cleveland East Liverpool Road, I 280 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.87 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
76.9 miles from Deerfield, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 153.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 2m highway drive covering 153.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Cleveland East Liverpool Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
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.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 115.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Cleveland East Liverpool Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 23.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
23.7 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the ramp toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
6
24 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
5
24.4 mi into trip|~37m in|I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
139.6 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
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 71
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
6
140.5 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Deerfield, OH and Toledo, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown and Detroit.
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
23.7 mi in|~36m
Detroit
139.6 mi in|~2h 40m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
115.3 mi
2h 3m
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi
18m
I 280
9.1 mi
10m
State Route 14
7.6 mi
11m
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi
6m
North Summit Street
1 mi
1m
East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi
1m
Cherry Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 115.3 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, OH and Toledo, 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
4.4 mi·6 min·Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 14
12 mi·18 min·Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on SR 14
121 ft·1 sec·SR 14
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 80 West: ToledoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
115 mi·2 hr 3 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 71Toward I 280 North: Toledo, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 280 North: Toledo, Detroit
12
Continue on I 280
9.1 mi·10 min·I 280
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 9Toward SR 65
14
Continue on SR 65
0.5 mi·54 sec·Craig Bridge Street
15
Turn left onto SR 65
1.0 mi·1 min·North Summit Street
16
Turn right onto SR 120
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Street
17
Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
0.9 mi·1 min·East Bancroft Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
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 76.9 miles from Deerfield, OH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.3 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 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toledo, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, OH
This is one driving day of about 153.8 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Deerfield, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 115.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.9 mi from Deerfield, OH
· 1h 33m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.1
0
$16.15
$7.38
Efficient EV
38.5
0
$13.46
$6.15
EV Truck/SUV
61.5
0
$21.53
$9.84
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Deerfield, OH
Evening
in Deerfield on Friday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Toledo, OH
Evening
in Toledo on Friday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Sunny
E 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
22 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 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Toledo, OH covers 153.8 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Cleveland East Liverpool Road, I 280. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.9 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 $23.87 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 23.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Deerfield, OH and Toledo, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown and Detroit.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
