How far is Cleveland, OH from Deerfield, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Deerfield, OH is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.01 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.91 mi
75.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.91 mi
Kilometers
75.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.01 mi
Kilometers
86.92 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Twinsburg
OH

City in Ohio

From Cleveland
27 mi
00h 38m
To Deerfield
27 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Deerfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Deerfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ravenna

    23.5 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Deerfield Township Square

    539 ft · 11 sec · Deerfield Township Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deerfield Township Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Deerfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ravenna
23.5 mi · 44%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.8 mi · 26%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.19 mi · 15%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 10%
I 480 East
0.88 mi · 2%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ravenna

Continue on Ravenna

23.5 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twinsburg
00h 38m from Cleveland
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Deerfield?

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Twinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Cleveland and 27 miles from Deerfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Twinsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Twinsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twinsburg.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

55 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

108 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 46.91 mi (75.49 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Deerfield

#2 Deerfield

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population42,084
Coordinates41.0245000, -81.0500900
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Deerfield (-81.05009, 41.0245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.08
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.04 $14.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.06 $16.12
Premium $4.79 $9.10 $18.20
Diesel $4.30 $8.18 $16.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Deerfield. The current time is 01:23:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.