How far is Chesterfield, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Dearborn.
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Start on Kuchenmeister Street
23 m · 9 sec · Kuchenmeister Street
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
2984 ft · 1 min · 21 Mile Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Ford Freeway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 28 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 Chesterfield and Dearborn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grosse Pointe Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Chesterfield and 17.3 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterfield and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Pointe Woods
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Pointe Woods.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.73 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 46,659 |
| Coordinates | 42.6628100, -82.8424200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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