How far is Deerfield, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Deerfield, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
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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 37m.
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 Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deerfield and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield and Sterling Heights.
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Start on East River Street
33 m · 5 sec · East River Street
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Turn right onto Carey Street
1517 ft · 32 sec · Carey Street
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Turn right onto East Keegan Street
2687 ft · 54 sec · East Keegan Street
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Continue on Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on West Railroad Street
618 ft · 14 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Saline Street
104 m · 12 sec · Saline Street
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Turn left onto East Center Street
1278 ft · 31 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
122 m · 8 sec · Division Street
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Continue on Ida West Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
789 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
2940 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road
1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East
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Keep slight left to continue on I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
1.2 km · 2 min · I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road
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Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield and Sterling Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 BL East
Merge slight left
35.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Deerfield and Chance Light Rain near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deerfield to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Deerfield and 43.1 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 3:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.06 one way or $26.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Deerfield and Chance Light Rain near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Romulus
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 Romulus.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 61.22 mi (98.53 km).
#1 Deerfield
Village in Michigan
| Population | 852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8889400, -83.7788300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
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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