How far is Springfield, OH from Deerfield, OH?
The driving distance from Springfield, OH to Deerfield, OH is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Deerfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Deerfield.
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Start on South Limestone Street
562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn right onto East Columbia Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbia Street
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Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 24 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue
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Continue on Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
22.8 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2771 ft · 60 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout toward Deerfield Township Square
101 m · 6 sec · Deerfield Township Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deerfield Township Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Deerfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 37 East
Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Deerfield?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Springfield and 93 miles from Deerfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bellville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 163.71 mi (263.46 km).
#1 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deerfield
Township in Portage County, Ohio
| Population | 42,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.0245000, -81.0500900 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deerfield (-81.05009, 41.0245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.79 | $55.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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