How far is Butler, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Butler, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butler and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler and Dearborn.
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Start on Clarendon Road
1 mi · 1 min · Clarendon Road
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Turn right onto South County Line Road
3 mi · 6 min · South County Line Road
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Turn sharp left onto 25 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · 25 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto M-99
2.7 mi · 4 min · M-99
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Continue on South Hillsdale Street
3217 ft · 56 sec · South Hillsdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsdale Street
67 m · 5 sec · North Hillsdale Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Hillsdale Street
92 m · 12 sec · North Hillsdale Street
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Turn right onto West Leigh Street
2713 ft · 37 sec · West Leigh Street
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Continue on Homer-Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Turn slight right onto L Drive South
1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South
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Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road
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Continue on Homer Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2366 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
36.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road
1008 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Butler Road
650 ft · 14 sec · Butler Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · 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 Butler and Dearborn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
36.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Butler and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butler to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Butler and 52.4 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butler and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 88.37 mi (142.22 km).
#1 Butler
Township in Branch County, Michigan
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 42.0578200, -84.8652500 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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