How far is Billings, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Billings, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
153.31 mi
02h 25m
Flight
120.95 mi
194.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.95 mi
Kilometers
194.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.31 mi
Kilometers
246.73 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Tue, May 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Billings
Tue, May 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-05-18T23:23
Arrive Dearborn
Tue, May 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
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
Beecher
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Billings
76.6 mi
01h 12m
To Dearborn
76.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martin Road

    2490 ft · 2 min · Martin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brushaber Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brushaber Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto M-30

    2.4 mi · 3 min · M-30

  4. 4

    Continue on North Meridian Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Curtis Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Curtis Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Meridian Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Meridian Road

    30 m · 2 sec · North Meridian Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road

    1122 ft · 25 sec · North Meridian Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 East: Midland

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  18. 18

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
109 mi · 71%
US 10 East
23.7 mi · 15%
North Meridian Road
9.08 mi · 6%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 4%
M-30
2.41 mi · 2%
Brushaber Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

61 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beecher
01h 12m from Billings
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Billings and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Beecher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Billings and 76.7 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Billings and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Beecher

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

9 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

32 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

40 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 120.95 mi (194.65 km).

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#1 Billings

Township in Gladwin County, Michigan

Population2,382
Coordinates43.8497500, -84.3472200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Martin Road (-84.347972, 43.849753)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.48 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.82 gal · 40.96 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.01 $46.02
Premium $4.65 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.30 $28.69 $57.39

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Dearborn. The current time is 23:23:09.

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.