How far is Dearborn Heights, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn Heights, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
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City in Wayne County, in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn Heights and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn Heights and Ann Arbor.
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Start on the route
123 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto North Telegraph Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Drive
1635 ft · 40 sec · Telegraph Drive
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Turn left onto Schoolcraft Road
143 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 West
1573 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
36 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North State Street
3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn Heights and Ann Arbor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Jeffries Freeway
Continue straight
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn Heights and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn Heights to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Dearborn Heights and 16.2 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn Heights and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn Heights and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.02 km).
#1 Dearborn Heights
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 55,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.3369800, -83.2732600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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