How far is Lansing, MI from Deerfield, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Deerfield, MI is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
Driving 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 58m.
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 Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Deerfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Deerfield.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 3 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
861 ft · 32 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto Washington Square South
103 m · 12 sec · Washington Square South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg
787 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Ida West Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road
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Continue on Division Street
122 m · 10 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1278 ft · 28 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto Saline Street
104 m · 12 sec · Saline Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Railroad Street
618 ft · 12 sec · West Railroad Street
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Continue on Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Deerfield Road
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Continue on East Keegan Street
2687 ft · 59 sec · East Keegan Street
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Turn left onto Carey Street
1517 ft · 35 sec · Carey Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East River Street
33 m · 3 sec · East River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Deerfield.
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 96 East
Merge slight right
40 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lansing 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 Lansing to Deerfield?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 50.1 miles from Lansing and 50.3 miles from Deerfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 2:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lansing 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitmore Lake.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 70.51 mi (113.48 km).
#1 Lansing
The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.
| Population | 112,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.7325300, -84.5555300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deerfield
Village in Michigan
| Population | 852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8889400, -83.7788300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deerfield (-83.77883, 41.88894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
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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