How far is Flint, MI from Deerfield, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Deerfield, MI is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
89.99 mi
01h 43m
Flight
77.77 mi
125.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.77 mi
Kilometers
125.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.99 mi
Kilometers
144.83 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 10:10 PM EST
Return by in Flint
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-11-06T20:26
Arrive Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 10:10 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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
Whitmore Lake
MI

City in Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
45 mi
00h 51m
To Deerfield
45 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    3048 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    47.9 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg

    787 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ida West Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Division Street

    122 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1278 ft · 28 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saline Street

    104 m · 12 sec · Saline Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Railroad Street

    618 ft · 12 sec · West Railroad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Deerfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Keegan Street

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East Keegan Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carey Street

    1517 ft · 35 sec · Carey Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Street

    33 m · 3 sec · East River Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
47.9 mi · 53%
US 23 South
29.3 mi · 33%
Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 3%
I 75 South
2.71 mi · 3%
Ida West Road
2.58 mi · 3%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

47.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitmore Lake
00h 51m from Flint
Leave By
3:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Flint 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 Flint to Deerfield?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Whitmore Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Flint and 45 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitmore Lake

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

17 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

47 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 77.77 mi (125.16 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deerfield

Village in Michigan

Population852
Coordinates41.8889400, -83.7788300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Deerfield (-83.77883, 41.88894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $5.02 $15.97 $31.93
Premium $5.62 $17.87 $35.73
Diesel $6.61 $21.01 $42.03

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 Flint and Deerfield. The current time is 20:26:46.

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.