How far is Bedford, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Bedford, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.33 mi
01h 57m
Flight
105.09 mi
169.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.33 mi
Kilometers
198.48 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Bedford
59.2 mi
00h 59m
To Dearborn
64.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hutchinson Road

    10 m · 4 sec · Hutchinson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  3. 3

    Continue on Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bedford Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue West

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Michigan Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road

    1008 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 54%
I 94
36.5 mi · 30%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
State Highway 37
2.88 mi · 2%
Michigan Avenue West
2.52 mi · 2%
Schaefer Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
00h 59m from Bedford
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bedford and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Bedford and 64.1 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bedford and Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grass Lake, 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 Grass Lake.

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.12 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population32,199
Coordinates42.3953200, -85.2322200
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson Road (-85.232271, 42.395391)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 Bedford and Dearborn. The current time is 21:20:44.

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.