Origin
Dearborn, MI
Night in Dearborn on Tuesday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dearborn, MI to Deerfield, MI
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dearborn, MI
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Deerfield, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Deerfield, MI covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Detroit Industrial Expressway, US 23, Deerfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.8 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 59.7 miles, with most of the trip on Detroit Industrial Expressway and US 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.4 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Detroit Industrial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Schaefer Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 59.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.5 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Schaefer Road
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
6
18.5 mi into trip
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~22m in
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I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.4 mi into trip
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~34m in
Take the exit toward US 23 South: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 180A
Toward US 23 South: Toledo
8
52.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Ida, Petersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Ida, Petersburg
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dearborn, MI and Deerfield, MI, road signs point toward Ida and Petersburg.
Ida
52.8 mi in
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~59m
Petersburg
52.8 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| US 23 | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| Deerfield Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ida West Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Schaefer Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Keegan Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Carey Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 28.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Deerfield, MI.
1
Start on US 12
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
2
Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Schaefer Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
Merge onto I 94
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 180A
Toward US 23 South: Toledo
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 23 South
9
Merge onto US 23
22 mi
·
23 min
·
US 23
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 13
Toward Ida, Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Ida West Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ida West Road
12
Continue on Division Street
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
Division Street
13
Turn right onto East Center Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Center Street
14
Turn right onto Saline Street
343 ft
·
12 sec
·
Saline Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto West Railroad Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Railroad Street
16
Continue on Deerfield Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Deerfield Road
17
Continue on East Keegan Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Keegan Street
18
Turn left onto Carey Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Carey Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto East River Street
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
East River Street
20
Arrive at destination
East River Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.8 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dearborn, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dearborn, MI
This is one driving day of about 59.7 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Detroit Industrial Expressway for about 28.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Dearborn, MI · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deerfield, MI
The final approach into Deerfield, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deerfield, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Deerfield, MI
Night in Deerfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dearborn, MI to Deerfield, MI covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Detroit Industrial Expressway, US 23, Deerfield Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Dearborn, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 59.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Schaefer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.5 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dearborn, MI and Deerfield, MI, road signs point toward Ida and Petersburg.
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