How far is Dearborn, MI from Deerfield, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Deerfield, MI is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Deerfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Deerfield.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road
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Take the ramp right
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South: Toledo
1741 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South
2837 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg
787 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Ida West Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road
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Continue on Division Street
122 m · 10 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1278 ft · 28 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto Saline Street
104 m · 12 sec · Saline Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Railroad Street
618 ft · 12 sec · West Railroad Street
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Continue on Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on East Keegan Street
2687 ft · 59 sec · East Keegan Street
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Turn left onto Carey Street
1517 ft · 35 sec · Carey Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Street
33 m · 3 sec · East River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn 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.
US 23 South
Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Dearborn 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 Dearborn to Deerfield?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Dearborn and 29.9 miles from Deerfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dearborn and Slight Chance Light Rain near Deerfield.
Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 43.02 mi (69.23 km).
#1 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deerfield
Village in Michigan
| Population | 852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8889400, -83.7788300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deerfield (-83.77883, 41.88894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.34 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
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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