How far is Deerfield, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Deerfield, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
58.07 mi
01h 07m
Flight
43.02 mi
69.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.02 mi
Kilometers
69.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.07 mi
Kilometers
93.45 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Fri, Nov 6, 8:44 PM EST
Return by in Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 9:52 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 Dearborn
Fri, Nov 6, 8:44 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Deerfield
29.6 mi
00h 33m
To Dearborn
28.5 mi
00h 33m

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
50°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    926 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

    2940 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
27.9 mi · 48%
US 23 North
21.8 mi · 37%
Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 5%
Ida West Road
2.69 mi · 5%
Schaefer Road
2.15 mi · 4%
East Keegan Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 33m from Deerfield
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Deerfield and Chance Light Rain near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 29.6 miles from Deerfield and 28.5 miles from Dearborn.

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 15.1 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 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Deerfield and Chance Light Rain near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 43.02 mi (69.23 km).

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#1 Deerfield

Village in Michigan

Population852
Coordinates41.8889400, -83.7788300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East River Street (-83.77884, 41.888819)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $8.89
Round trip
$17.79
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $8.89 $17.79
Mid-grade $5.02 $10.29 $20.59
Premium $5.62 $11.52 $23.03
Diesel $6.61 $13.55 $27.09

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 Dearborn. The current time is 19:36:25.

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.