How far is Attica, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Attica, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.18 mi
01h 16m
Flight
48.93 mi
78.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.18 mi
Kilometers
103.29 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attica
9:30 PM EDT
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
Shelby
MI

City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States

From Attica
32.1 mi
00h 38m
To Dearborn
32.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Attica and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Attica and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on Williams Street

    28 m · 10 sec · Williams Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Lake Pleasant Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 East: Port Huron

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont

    2596 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South

    2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attica and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
28.3 mi · 44%
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.66 mi · 12%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 11%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 9%
I 69 East
4.62 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Van Dyke Road

Continue on Van Dyke Road

22.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelby
00h 38m from Attica
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Attica and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Attica to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Attica and 32.1 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Attica and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Shelby

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shelby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.5 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelby.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

19 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

19 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

22 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Royal Oak station

22 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 48.93 mi (78.74 km).

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#1 Attica

Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population4,719
Coordinates43.0303100, -83.1660500
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams Street (-83.166047, 43.030246)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Attica and Dearborn. The current time is 03:24:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.