How far is Livonia, MI from Deerfield, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Deerfield, MI is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.22 mi
01h 07m
Flight
39.67 mi
63.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.22 mi
Kilometers
90.47 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 PM EST
Return by in Livonia
Fri, Nov 6, 11:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-11-06T21:22
Arrive Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 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
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
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 Livonia
28.1 mi
00h 33m
To Deerfield
28.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph WNW
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 Livonia and Deerfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Schoolcraft Road

    1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo

    1 km · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg

    787 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ida West Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Division Street

    122 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1278 ft · 28 sec · East Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saline Street

    104 m · 12 sec · Saline Street

  17. 17

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

    618 ft · 12 sec · West Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Deerfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Keegan Street

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East Keegan Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Carey Street

    1517 ft · 35 sec · Carey Street

  21. 21

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

    33 m · 3 sec · East River Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
29.4 mi · 52%
Jeffries Freeway
18.4 mi · 33%
Deerfield Road
2.8 mi · 5%
Ida West Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 2%
East Keegan Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 33m from Livonia
Leave By
4:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Livonia 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 Livonia to Deerfield?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 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 28.1 miles from Livonia and 28.1 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.59 one way or $17.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Livonia and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 39.67 mi (63.85 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deerfield

Village in Michigan

Population852
Coordinates41.8889400, -83.7788300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Deerfield (-83.77883, 41.88894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $8.59
Round trip
$17.18
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $8.59 $17.18
Mid-grade $5.02 $9.94 $19.88
Premium $5.62 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $6.61 $13.08 $26.17

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 Livonia and Deerfield. The current time is 21:22:33.

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.