How far is Crystal Falls, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Crystal Falls, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 509.5 miles (819.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 364.9 miles (587.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Falls and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Falls and Dearborn.
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Start on North 5th Street
140 m · 17 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Superior Avenue
12.8 mi · 19 min · Superior Avenue
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Turn right
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
41.2 mi · 56 min
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Turn left onto C Road
1232 ft · 21 sec · C Road
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Turn right onto 17th Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road
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Continue on G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on 18th Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I Road
1237 ft · 19 sec · I Road
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Continue on 18th Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County 426 M.5 Road
2005 ft · 55 sec · County 426 M.5 Road
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Continue on County Road 426 M.5 Road
2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
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Turn right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
639 ft · 12 sec · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Take the exit slight left toward US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North
57 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto US-2/US-41/M-35
45.1 mi · 54 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Crystal Falls and Dearborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Crystal Falls 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 Crystal Falls to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 509.5 miles (819.9 km) and usually takes 08h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.5 miles from Crystal Falls and 255 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 364.9 miles (587.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.80 one way or $135.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crystal Falls and Dearborn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Crystal Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Wolverine
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 Wolverine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Falls and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 364.96 mi (587.34 km).
#1 Crystal Falls
City in and county seat of Iron County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 46.0980100, -88.3340200 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| 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: 820 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 21m |
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 | $67.80 | $135.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.47 | $152.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $83.68 | $167.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $95.37 | $190.73 |
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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