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Trip from Deerfield, OH to Freedom Dam, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

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Downtown Deerfield, OH, OH

Deerfield, OH

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Downtown Freedom Dam, OH, OH

Freedom Dam, OH

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Trip Overview

Deerfield, OH to Freedom Dam, OH is 22.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via State Route 14 and Cleveland–East Liverpool Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. The route is mostly surface roads with some highway driving, making it a straightforward and quick connection between these two points. It's a good option if you're looking for a brief drive with minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 14 7.6 mi 11m
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road 4.4 mi 6m
SR 44 4.3 mi 6m
Cleveland East Liverpool Road 3.1 mi 4m
Richfield Hudson Road 2.9 mi 5m
Deerfield Township Square <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 14 — 7.6 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, OH and Freedom Dam, 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

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
6

Turn right onto SR 44

4.3 mi · 6 min · SR 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Turn left onto SR 303

2.9 mi · 5 min · Richfield Hudson Road
Use the left lane.
8

Arrive at destination

SR 303

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14

Right onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14

Navigation decision point

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
15.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 44

Turn right onto SR 44

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
19.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | SR 303 / Richfield Hudson Road

Turn left onto SR 303 / Richfield Hudson Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.44 one way

$6.88 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.88 $7.76
premium $4.99 $4.40 $8.80
diesel $4.80 $4.23 $8.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.14 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Jul 14, 2026

Origin

Deerfield, OH

Late night in Deerfield on Monday

Local time

2:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

W 2 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 1:01PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 12:57PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Freedom Dam, OH

Late night in Freedom Dam on Monday

Local time

2:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Clear

W 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 1:01PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 12:57PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM 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

33m 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?

You'll spend about 53% of this 22.4-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 7.6 miles along State Route 14. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving; the highway portion will likely conclude around the halfway point of your trip. The transition from highway to surface roads means you'll notice a change in traffic patterns and speed limits.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on State Route 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 14 / State Route 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.2 miles (SR 44): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,227 ft 1,006 ft

Total Climb

325 ft

Total Descent

300 ft

Highest Point

1,227 ft

~19.2 mi in

Elevation Range

221 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on State Route 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.1 miles (SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 14 / State Route 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.2 miles (SR 44): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Freedom Dam, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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