How far is Deerfield, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Deerfield, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.07 mi
04h 06m
Flight
225.21 mi
362.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.21 mi
Kilometers
362.44 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.07 mi
Kilometers
408.88 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Deerfield
126.8 mi
02h 03m
To Cincinnati
127.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deerfield Township Square

    158 m · 10 sec · Deerfield Township Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2771 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
206 mi · 81%
Deerfield Township Square
23.1 mi · 9%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
Calhoun Street
0.19 mi
Ohio Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

103 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
225.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 03m from Deerfield
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deerfield and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Deerfield and 127.3 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.23 one way or $66.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 225.21 mi (362.44 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Township in Portage County, Ohio

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

#2 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Deerfield Township Square (-81.050009, 41.024451)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.94 L · about $33.23
Round trip
$66.47
17.94 gal · 67.88 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.23 $66.47
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.05 $76.10
Premium $4.79 $42.97 $85.93
Diesel $4.30 $38.61 $77.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Cincinnati. The current time is 01:56:30.

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.