How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Deerfield, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Deerfield, MI is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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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 44m.
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.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Deerfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Deerfield.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Mound Road
92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 South: Toledo
1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 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 Sterling Heights 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.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights to Deerfield?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Sterling Heights and 43.2 miles from Deerfield.
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 25 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 3:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sterling Heights and Slight Chance Light Rain near Deerfield.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 61.22 mi (98.53 km).
#1 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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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