How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Deerfield, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Deerfield, MI is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.47 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.92 mi
43.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.92 mi
Kilometers
43.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.48 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 9:13 PM EST
Return by in Ann Arbor
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-11-06T20:27
Arrive Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 9:13 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
9:30 PM EST
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
Milan
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Ann Arbor
17.2 mi
00h 23m
To Deerfield
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Deerfield.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    113 m · 15 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North University Avenue

    1347 ft · 41 sec · North University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Geddes Avenue

    584 ft · 18 sec · Geddes Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Court

    107 m · 15 sec · Washtenaw Court

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Washtenaw Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Washtenaw Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg

    787 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ida West Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Division Street

    122 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1278 ft · 28 sec · East Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saline Street

    104 m · 12 sec · Saline Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Railroad Street

    618 ft · 12 sec · West Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Deerfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Keegan Street

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East Keegan Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Carey Street

    1517 ft · 35 sec · Carey Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Street

    33 m · 3 sec · East River Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 SOUTH
24.2 mi · 70%
Washtenaw Avenue
2.93 mi · 8%
Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 8%
Ida West Road
2.58 mi · 7%
East Keegan Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Carey Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 SOUTH

Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 SOUTH, BL I 94: Toledo

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
00h 23m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
4:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Light Rain near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Deerfield?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Ann Arbor and 17.3 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Ann Arbor and Slight Chance Light Rain near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

47 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

51 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deerfield

Village in Michigan

Population852
Coordinates41.8889400, -83.7788300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Deerfield (-83.77883, 41.88894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.59
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $5.29 $10.59
Mid-grade $5.02 $6.13 $12.25
Premium $5.62 $6.85 $13.71
Diesel $6.61 $8.06 $16.12

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 Michigan · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Deerfield. The current time is 20:27:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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