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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Deerfield, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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

Good

8 stations

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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...

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 18, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Afternoon in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Deerfield, OH

Afternoon in Deerfield on Sunday

Local time

3:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on SR 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

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

About the Cities

Starting in Cleveland, OH

Full guide →

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on SR 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Deerfield, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deerfield, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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