How far is Bloomfield Hills, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Bloomfield Hills, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.91 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.4 mi
29.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.4 mi
Kilometers
29.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.91 mi
Kilometers
36.87 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield Hills
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Dearborn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southfield
MI

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Bloomfield Hills
10.6 mi
00h 17m
To Dearborn
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield Hills and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodward Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Woodward Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    624 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Avenue

    73 m · 13 sec · Oakland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Willits Street

    761 ft · 30 sec · Willits Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North Chester Street

    99 m · 15 sec · North Chester Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Maple Road

    572 ft · 25 sec · West Maple Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    5.8 mi · 12 min · Southfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield Hills 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southfield Freeway
8.83 mi · 39%
Southfield Road
5.82 mi · 25%
Woodward Avenue
2.92 mi · 13%
Ford Road
2.28 mi · 10%
Schaefer Road
0.49 mi · 2%
South M 39 Service Drive
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southfield Freeway

Continue on Southfield Freeway

8.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southfield
00h 17m from Bloomfield Hills
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bloomfield Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield Hills to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bloomfield Hills and 12.2 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bloomfield Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Southfield

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

6 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

8 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

8 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

17 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield Hills and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 18.4 mi (29.61 km).

Bloomfield Hills

#1 Bloomfield Hills

City in Michigan

Population3,988
Coordinates42.5836400, -83.2454900
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodward Avenue (-83.245437, 42.583667)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield Hills and Dearborn. The current time is 02:06:21.

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.