How far is Deerfield, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Deerfield, OH to Akron, OH is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.31 mi
00h 34m
Flight
24.75 mi
39.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.75 mi
Kilometers
39.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.31 mi
Kilometers
48.78 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-17T11:37
Arrive Akron
Fri, Apr 17, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rootstown
OH

High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio

From Deerfield
14.7 mi
00h 17m
To Akron
15.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deerfield Township Square

    95 m · 6 sec · Deerfield Township Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 14

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 14

  4. 4

    Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    1821 ft · 41 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
19.2 mi · 63%
State Route 14
7.63 mi · 25%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
SR 8 North
0.4 mi · 1%
Akron Expressway
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rootstown
00h 17m from Deerfield
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Deerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rootstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Deerfield and 15.5 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Deerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Rootstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rootstown, 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 Rootstown.

RAIL

Alliance

23 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

78 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Akron. Straight-line distance: 24.75 mi (39.83 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population42,084
Coordinates41.0245000, -81.0500900
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Deerfield Township Square (-81.050009, 41.024451)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.54 $9.08
Premium $4.79 $5.13 $10.25
Diesel $4.30 $4.61 $9.21

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Akron. The current time is 11:37:51.

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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.