Deerfield, IL Road Trips

Deerfield, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 24 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Deerfield, IL spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: Mike Tyurin

Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

361.3 mi

Bremen, IL

Quickest Drive

22m

Gurnee, IL

Plan Around Deerfield, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Deerfield, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bremen, IL to Deerfield, IL 361.3 mi · 7h 8m York, IL to Deerfield, IL 239.6 mi · 5h 32m Springfield, IL to Deerfield, IL 215 mi · 4h 8m Champaign, IL to Deerfield, IL 161.9 mi · 3h 11m

Continue From Deerfield, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Deerfield, IL to Berwyn, IL 32.4 mi · 46m Deerfield, IL to Gurnee, IL 15.4 mi · 22m

Trips from Deerfield, IL

Deerfield, IL to Berwyn, IL

32.4 mi 46m

Deerfield, IL to Gurnee, IL

15.4 mi 22m

Driving from Deerfield, IL

On average, trips departing from Deerfield, IL run 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 32 miles (46m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Deerfield, IL include Berwyn, IL (32.4 mi, 46m) and Gurnee, IL (15.4 mi, 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.31 per gallon. For the typical 24-mile trip from Deerfield, IL, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Deerfield, IL and 10 routes heading into Deerfield, IL, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 32 miles.

The longest mapped route from Deerfield, IL covers 32 miles and takes approximately 46m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Deerfield, IL runs about 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.31/gallon for regular), the average 24-mile trip from Deerfield, IL costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Deerfield, IL include Berwyn, IL and Gurnee, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Deerfield, IL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

19,185

Median Income

$189,705

Median Home Value

$608,600

Median Age

44.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Deerfield, IL at a Glance

Founded

1903

Area

2 mi²

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Deerfield, IL.

Deerfield

railway station in Illinois

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Deerfield, IL

Deerfield is a small town in Illinois.

1 Pie House. A trapezoidal house built to fit a narrow lot. It resembles to the shape of a slice of pie and is 0.91m to 5.5m wide and 150m2 of floor space.

Carson Ribs of Deerfield, 200 N. Waukegan Road, ☏ +1 847 374-8500. Cherry Pit Café, 808 Waukegan Road, ☏ +1 847 945-3830. Dear Franks, 843 Waukegan Road, ☏ +1 847 945-6666.

Courtyard by Marriott, 800 Lake Cook Road, ☏ +1 847 940-8222, fax: +1 847 940-7741. Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago, ☏ +1 847 945-4500. North Shore / Deerfield, 1445 Lake Cook Rd. Hyatt, 1750 Lake Cook Road, ☏ +1 847 945-3400, fax: +1 847 945-3563. Marriott Suites, ☏ +1 847 405-9666, fax: +1 847 405-0354. 2 Parkway North. Residence Inn by Marriott, 530 Lake Cook Road, ☏ +1 847 940-4644, fax: +1 847 940-7639.

Travel tips adapted from Deerfield (Illinois) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.