How far is Cass City, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Cass City, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
108.65 mi
02h 06m
Flight
88.34 mi
142.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.34 mi
Kilometers
142.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.65 mi
Kilometers
174.85 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Cass City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cass City
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cass City
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
Almont
MI

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Cass City
51.6 mi
01h 03m
To Dearborn
57 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cass City and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cass City Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cass City Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Van Dyke Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

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

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

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

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  15. 15

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

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

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

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

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  21. 21

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

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  24. 24

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

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cass City and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
46.7 mi · 43%
South Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 18%
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.66 mi · 7%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 7%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 5%
Cass City Road
3.28 mi · 3%
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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almont
01h 03m from Cass City
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cass City and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cass City to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Almont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Cass City and 57 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 20.2 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cass City and Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Almont

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

26 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

43 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

44 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cass City and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 88.34 mi (142.17 km).

Cass City

#1 Cass City

City in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,273
Coordinates43.6008500, -83.1746700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.174672, 43.600889)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
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
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 Cass City and Dearborn. The current time is 23:40:52.

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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.