How far is Deerfield, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Deerfield, MI to Detroit, MI is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
65.5 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.5 mi
Kilometers
105.41 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Fri, Nov 6, 8:51 PM EST
Return by in Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 10:06 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 Detroit
Fri, Nov 6, 8:51 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:00 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
33.6 mi
00h 37m
To Detroit
31.9 mi
00h 37m

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
43°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.5 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 10 South: Downtown, Detroit

    1631 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Larned Street, Downtown

    1773 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Larned Street

    1024 ft · 34 sec · West Larned Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    868 ft · 42 sec · Woodward Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 BL East
35.1 mi · 54%
US 23 North
21.8 mi · 33%
Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 4%
Ida West Road
2.69 mi · 4%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.35 mi · 4%
East Keegan Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 BL East

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 37m from Deerfield
Leave By
4:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 33.6 miles from Deerfield and 31.9 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Detroit. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.96 km).

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#1 Deerfield

Village in Michigan

Population852
Coordinates41.8889400, -83.7788300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Detroit

#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East River Street (-83.77884, 41.888819)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.75 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.05
4.62 gal · 17.5 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $10.02 $20.05
Mid-grade $5.02 $11.60 $23.20
Premium $5.62 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $6.61 $15.26 $30.53

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 Detroit. 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.