How far is Dearborn, MI from Albion, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Albion, MI is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
89.53 mi
01h 39m
Flight
80.78 mi
130.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.78 mi
Kilometers
130.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.53 mi
Kilometers
144.08 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Sat, Apr 11, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Sat, Apr 11, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-11T06:08
Arrive Albion
Sat, Apr 11, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
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
Dexter
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
44.7 mi
00h 49m
To Albion
44.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 94, M 99: Springport, Albion

    1509 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Eaton Rapids Road

    2319 ft · 39 sec · Eaton Rapids Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Superior Street

    1389 ft · 25 sec · North Superior Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Superior Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Albion.

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
84 mi · 94%
East Michigan Avenue
2.46 mi · 3%
Schaefer Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Eaton Rapids Road
0.44 mi
I 94 West
0.34 mi
BL I 94
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

67.6 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
00h 49m from Dearborn
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dearborn and Sunny near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Dearborn and 44.9 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dearborn and Sunny near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

13 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

43 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

53 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

57 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Albion. Straight-line distance: 80.78 mi (130.01 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

Population1,099
Coordinates42.2431000, -84.7530300
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Albion (-84.75303, 42.2431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.49 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.98 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Albion. The current time is 06:08:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.