How far is Dearborn Heights, MI from Romulus, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn Heights, MI to Romulus, MI is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn Heights and Romulus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn Heights and Romulus.
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Start on the route
123 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto North Telegraph Road
780 ft · 15 sec · North Telegraph Road
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Continue on North Telegraph Road
5 mi · 9 min · North Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
3245 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Road, Wayne
2283 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Wayne Road
2578 ft · 55 sec · Wayne Road
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Turn right onto Goddard Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Goddard Road
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Turn right
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn Heights and Romulus.
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.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.6 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dearborn Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn Heights to Romulus?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Dearborn Heights and 6.5 miles from Romulus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dearborn Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.
Stop Ideas Near Taylor
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 Taylor.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn Heights and Romulus. Straight-line distance: 10.13 mi (16.3 km).
#1 Dearborn Heights
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 55,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.3369800, -83.2732600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Romulus
City in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 23,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.2222600, -83.3966000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romulus (-83.3966, 42.22226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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