How far is Brampton, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Brampton, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Crawford County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brampton and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brampton and Dearborn.
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Start on N.5 Road
52 m · 10 sec · N.5 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Michigan 35
923 ft · 17 sec · Michigan 35
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Turn right onto Brampton 27.5 Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Brampton 27.5 Road
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Turn right onto S.75 Road
38 m · 9 sec · S.75 Road
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Turn left onto US 2
33.8 mi · 40 min · US 2
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1639 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
2026 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brampton and Dearborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Brampton and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brampton to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214 miles from Brampton and 214.5 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.02 one way or $114.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brampton and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Frederic
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brampton and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 315.35 mi (507.5 km).
#1 Brampton
Human settlement in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,042 |
| Coordinates | 45.9313500, -87.0712500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 690 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.31 | $128.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $70.37 | $140.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.20 | $160.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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