How far is Coopersville, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Coopersville, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
171.6 mi
02h 38m
Flight
149.15 mi
240.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.15 mi
Kilometers
240.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.6 mi
Kilometers
276.16 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Coopersville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coopersville
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coopersville
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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Coopersville
85.7 mi
01h 19m
To Dearborn
85.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2091 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    1125 ft · 44 sec · East Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Randall Street

    2224 ft · 54 sec · East Randall Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ironwood Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Ironwood Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

    1725 ft · 43 sec · South 48th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    822 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39

    3081 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · 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 Coopersville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
145 mi · 84%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 5%
Southfield Freeway
8.17 mi · 5%
John C Lodge Freeway
4.14 mi · 2%
Ford Road
2.28 mi · 1%
Ironwood Drive
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 23m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 19m from Coopersville
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coopersville and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coopersville to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Coopersville and 85.9 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coopersville and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coopersville and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 149.15 mi (240.04 km).

Coopersville

#1 Coopersville

City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America

Population4,393
Coordinates43.0639100, -85.9347700
Altitude195
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 (-85.934849, 43.063715)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.92 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.63
12.1 gal · 45.84 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.81 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.73 $51.46
Premium $4.65 $28.16 $56.31
Diesel $5.30 $32.09 $64.18

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 Coopersville and Dearborn. The current time is 02:28:01.

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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.