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

The driving distance from Deerfield, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.82 mi
00h 49m
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
33.82 mi
Kilometers
54.43 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Fri, Nov 6, 8:26 PM EST
Return by in Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 9:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-11-06T19:36
Arrive Ann Arbor
Fri, Nov 6, 8:26 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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 Deerfield
17.5 mi
00h 24m
To Ann Arbor
16.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East River Street

    33 m · 5 sec · East River Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carey Street

    1517 ft · 32 sec · Carey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Keegan Street

    2687 ft · 54 sec · East Keegan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Deerfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    618 ft · 14 sec · West Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saline Street

    104 m · 12 sec · Saline Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    1278 ft · 31 sec · East Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Division Street

    122 m · 8 sec · Division Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ida West Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor

    789 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 Business, US 23 Business: Ann Arbor

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    67 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Geddes Avenue

    791 ft · 24 sec · Geddes Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North University Avenue

    1367 ft · 49 sec · North University Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street

    113 m · 11 sec · South State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
24.3 mi · 72%
I 94 Business
3.37 mi · 10%
Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 8%
Ida West Road
2.69 mi · 8%
East Keegan Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Carey Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

24.1 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
00h 24m from Deerfield
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 17.5 miles from Deerfield and 16.3 miles from Ann Arbor.

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 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.16 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Deerfield and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).

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#1 Deerfield

Village in Michigan

Population852
Coordinates41.8889400, -83.7788300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: East River Street (-83.77884, 41.888819)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $5.16
Round trip
$10.33
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $5.16 $10.33
Mid-grade $5.02 $5.97 $11.95
Premium $5.62 $6.69 $13.37
Diesel $6.61 $7.86 $15.73

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 Deerfield and Ann Arbor. The current time is 19:36:26.

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.