How far is Dearborn, MI from Akron, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Akron, MI is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Oakland 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 Dearborn and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Akron.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
37.5 mi · 40 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
1903 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Ortonville Road
9.7 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road
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Continue on South State Road
20.3 mi · 30 min · South State Road
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Continue on South State Street
2723 ft · 46 sec · South State Street
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Continue on North State Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on State Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Road
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Continue on Goodrich Street
3010 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Huron Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East Huron Avenue
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Continue on West Saginaw Road
2717 ft · 46 sec · West Saginaw Road
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Turn right onto Cottrell Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cottrell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waterman Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Vassar Road
8 mi · 11 min · South Vassar Road
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Turn right onto Deckerville Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Deckerville Road
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Turn left onto Merry Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Merry Road
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Continue on Main Street
2350 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beach Street
21 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
37.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dearborn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Akron?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Ortonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Dearborn and 54.9 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dearborn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Ortonville
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 Ortonville.
Flint station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Akron. Straight-line distance: 87.76 mi (141.23 km).
#1 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
Village in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 373 |
| Coordinates | 43.5680800, -83.5141300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akron (-83.51413, 43.56808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
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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