How far is Carrollton, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Carrollton, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.13 mi
01h 41m
Flight
87.3 mi
140.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.3 mi
Kilometers
140.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.13 mi
Kilometers
175.62 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Dearborn
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
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
Holly
MI

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

From Carrollton
54.5 mi
00h 50m
To Dearborn
54.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    60 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mapleridge Road

    988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Carrollton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weiss Street

    1734 ft · 54 sec · Weiss Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schaefer Street

    1689 ft · 44 sec · Schaefer Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hill Street

    1007 ft · 30 sec · Hill Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Street

    658 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  17. 17

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
96.7 mi · 89%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 5%
State Street
2.74 mi · 3%
Carrollton Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Michigan Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
US 12
0.38 mi
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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly
00h 50m from Carrollton
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Carrollton and Patchy Frost then 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 Carrollton to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Carrollton and 54.6 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Carrollton and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Holly

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

33 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

39 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 87.3 mi (140.5 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

Township of Michigan, United States

Population5,606
Coordinates43.4586400, -83.9302500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-83.930238, 43.458626)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.65 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $5.30 $20.42 $40.84

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Dearborn. The current time is 18:50:38.

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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.