Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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Freedom Dam, OH
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, OH and Freedom Dam, OH.
Start on US 224; SR 14; SR 225
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 14
Continue on SR 14
Continue on SR 14
Turn right onto SR 44
Turn left onto SR 303
Arrive at destination
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.
Right onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 14 / State Route 14
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto SR 44
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SR 303 / Richfield Hudson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $5.43 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Deerfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Freedom Dam on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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