How far is Burnside, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Burnside, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
72.18 mi
01h 25m
Flight
61.58 mi
99.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.58 mi
Kilometers
99.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.18 mi
Kilometers
116.17 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Burnside
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnside
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnside
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
Washington
MI

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

From Burnside
36 mi
00h 42m
To Dearborn
36.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSE
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 Burnside and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Burnside Road

    14 m · 6 sec · East Burnside Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Van Dyke Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · North Van Dyke Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

  7. 7

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

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

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

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  12. 12

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

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  18. 18

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  21. 21

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnside 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
28.5 mi · 39%
North Van Dyke Road
12.4 mi · 17%
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.66 mi · 11%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 10%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 8%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.15 mi · 4%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 42m from Burnside
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burnside 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 Burnside to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Burnside and 36.2 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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 Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6 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 13.8 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 Washington.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

24 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

28 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnside and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 61.58 mi (99.11 km).

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#1 Burnside

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population1,849
Coordinates43.2105800, -83.0771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: East Burnside Road (-83.077162, 43.210641)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 Burnside and Dearborn. The current time is 05:58:11.

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.