How far is Clare County, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Clare County, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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 02h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clare County and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clare County and Dearborn.
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Start on the route
1638 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Larch Road
1003 ft · 50 sec · West Larch Road
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Turn left onto North Coolidge Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · North Coolidge Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 61
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1963 ft · 33 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on East Park Street
1951 ft · 42 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on North Clare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Clare Avenue
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Take the ramp right
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1639 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 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 Clare County 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 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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clare County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clare County to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Clare County and 89 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clare County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Birch Run
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 Birch Run.
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Bay City, MI
Durand Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clare County and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 142.62 mi (229.52 km).
#1 Clare County
County in Michigan, United States
| Population | 30,771 |
| Coordinates | 43.9878700, -84.8478400 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.01 | $54.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.55 | $59.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
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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